Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1 Million Pilgrims For Biggest Hajj The hajj, which costs at least $5,000 per person, is a money spinner for the world's biggest oil exporter, bringing in about $12 billion a year along with other religious visits. The hajj, which costs at least $5,000 per person, is a money spinner for the world's biggest oil exporter trying to diversify its economy. in normal years the pilgrimage brings in billions of dollars.
Saudi Welcomes 1 Million For Biggest Hajj Pilgrimage Since Pandemic White robed worshippers from around the world have packed the streets of islam’s holiest city ahead of the biggest haj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic began. One million people, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj after two years of drastically curtailed numbers due to the pandemic. the pilgrimage is one of five pillars of islam, which all able bodied muslims with the means are required to perform at least once. saudi arabia to allow 1 million hajj pilgrims this year. At least 650,000 of 1 million overseas pilgrims have arrived so far in saudi arabia. based on the numbers being allowed to attend, it is the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic. White robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of mecca as islam's holiest city prepares to host the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic.
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