Saudi Arabia is considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, media reports indicated on Tuesday.
The Hajj, which involves pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, among others, is a mandatory ritual for all observant Muslims, who can afford the trip and physically complete the journey to the Arabian Peninsula.
However, following the postponement of other major events like the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Saudi officials have faced pressure to cancel this year’s Hajj to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the report said.
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