Covid-19: Saudi Arabia to organize Mecca pilgrimage under special conditions

Last year, Saudi Arabia allowed a limited number of domestic pilgrim to perform the Haj.

Saudi Arabia will organize the pilgrimage to Mecca this year, but under special conditions to guard against the spread of Covid-19, state TV reported on Sunday.

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque ahead of annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters/ File photo)

"The mechanism and conditions for holding the Hajj this year will be announced later," it said, citing the ministry of pilgrimage.

Last year, Saudi Arabia allowed a limited number of domestic pilgrim to perform the Haj.