Saudi Arabia announces extension of deadline for housing applications for Hajj pilgrimage to Muslim holy city of Mecca until May 20

According to local news on April 30, this year’s number of pilgrims in Mecca will return to pre-pandemic levels. The Saudi committee responsible for housing pilgrims visiting the holy city of Mecca stated that it will continue to accept housing applications until May 20, extending the original deadline.

This visa adjustment will bring convenience to each of us.

According to a report by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the committee has contacted and verified the relevant rental landlords to ensure the most accurate permits.

Through a unified visa, residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council can also travel visa-free to all countries under the council.

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is scheduled to begin at holy sites in Saudi Arabia in late June this year.Saudi Arabia has announced that the minimum age for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage is 12 years old, and the number of pilgrims will return to pre-pandemic levels.

The Saudi Hajj Ministry also pointed out that priority for this year’s Hajj registration is being given to Muslims who have not previously participated.Saudi Arabia stated that during the upcoming pilgrimage season, the number of pilgrims from around the world will not be restricted, reversing the impact previously caused by the pandemic.

In the past two years, Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Muslims participating in the Hajj pilgrimage to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Before the outbreak, about 2.5 million Muslims participated in the Hajj each year.It is understood that devout Muslims aim to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime if they are able.