First batch of Chinese Muslim pilgrims arrives in Medina for upcoming Hajj: Report
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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 thisyear 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 Chinalanded at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulazizairportwheretheir arrival procedures were handledsmoothly. However, the number of pilgrimswho arrived in Mecca is not yet known.
Early groups of pilgrims arrive inSaudi
The report further said that the early group of pilgrims (from several countries) started arriving in Saudi Arabiaover the past few daysahead ofHajj.
Meanwhile, theSaudi Directorate of Passportsearliersaid 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, usingsophisticated equipment and well-qualified personnel.
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Saudi Arabia issues vaccine guidelines forHajj
Saudi Arabia's health ministry recently issued vaccine guidelines for Hajj.
In a statement, the health ministry said on Wednesday, "Themandatory 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)