The first batch of Chinese Muslims arrived this week in Saudi Arabia's Medina for the upcoming Hajj, the Gulf News reported on Friday (May 17). Hajj this year will take place from June 14-19 (Note: These are the approximate dates based on the Islamic Lunar calendar).

The first batch of Chinese Muslims arrived this week in Saudi Arabia's Medina for the upcoming Hajj, the Gulf News reported on Friday (May 17). Hajj this year will take place from June 14-19 (Note: These are the approximate dates based on the Islamic Lunar calendar). Citing local media, the Gulf News report said that pilgrims from China landed at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz airport where their arrival procedures were handled smoothly. However, the number of pilgrims who arrived in Mecca is not yet known. Early groups of pilgrims arrive in Saudi The report further said that the early group of pilgrims (from several countries) started arriving in Saudi Arabia over the past few days ahead of Hajj. Meanwhile, the Saudi Directorate of Passports earlier said that it was harnessing all its resources to facilitate the entry of pilgrims (from around the world) to the country at different air, land, and sea points, using sophisticated equipment and well-qualified personnel. Saudi Arabia issues vaccine guidelines for Hajj Saudi Arabia's health ministry recently issued vaccine guidelines for Hajj. In a statement, the health ministry said on Wednesday, "The mandatory vaccinations are one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine given during 1445 AH, one dose of the influenza vaccine given during 1445 AH, and one dose of the meningitis vaccine given during the past five years, to ensure the health of domestic pilgrims and the other pilgrims who are performing Hajj this year." "The Ministry of Health pointed out that vaccinations for domestic pilgrims are available in primary health care centres, and those wishing to perform Hajj this year must book an appointment through Sehhaty application," the ministry added. "The Ministry attributed the completion of vaccinations before Hajj to the fact that the Hajj season brings together large crowds of people coming from all over the world performing the same rituals in one place, which may expose them to infection with many infectious diseases spread in some countries of the world," it further said. (With inputs from agencies)

First batch of Chinese Muslim pilgrims arrives in Medina for upcoming Hajj: Report

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First batch of Chinese Muslim pilgrims arrives in Medina for upcoming Hajj: Report