Haj 2022 in pictures: Muslim pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia

Thursday marks the start of Dhu Al-Hijjah, the month during which Hajj is performed

Published: June 30, 2022 19:35 Compiled by Nilanjana Javed, Senior Web Editor

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Piligrims are seen at baggage hall upon their arrival for the annual Haj pilgrimage at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah. Eligible pilgrims this year must be under 65, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and present a negative PCR test result,within 72 hours of travel. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

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Immigration counters are seen at the arrival hall ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage. Masks will still be required in Mecca's Grand Mosque, and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina according to a report published Monday by the official Saudi Press Agency. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

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Muslim pilgrim reads the Quran inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Saudi Arabia is allowing up to 1 million people to join the Hajj this year. Image Credit: Twitter/@SPAregions

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A pilgrim prays inside the Mosque. Saudi Arabia will levy a fine of SR10,000 on anyone caught coming to perform next month’s Hajj pilgrimage without a permit. Image Credit: twiiter/ @SPAregions

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A pilgrim uses her mobile phone to take a picture. "Masks are no longer required to be worn in closed places", although owners of establishments can insist they be worn if they wish, according to a report published by the official Saudi Press Agency, Image Credit: twitter/@SPAregions

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An elderly woman gets some help as she arrives at the airport in Saudi Arabia. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has mobilized 10,000 workers to serve Hajj piligrims. Image Credit: twitter/@SPAregions

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The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques provides awareness and guidance services to pilgrims around the clock. Image Credit: twitter/@SPAregions

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Saudi Arabia has unveiled a set of solutions to problems facing pilgrims coming from the West to perform this year’s Hajj rituals in the kingdom. Image Credit: @SPAregions

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Image Credit: REUTERS

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Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque as Saudi Arabia welcomes back pilgrims for the 2022 haj season, after the kingdom barred foreign travellers over the last two years because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the holy city of Mecca. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

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