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World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lavished Saudi Arabia in praise for its Covid-19 safety measures put in place at this year's Hajj pilgrimage. REUTERS
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WHO praises Saudi Arabia for Hajj Covid-19 measures

"I’d like to congratulate the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the steps it has put in place to make the Hajj as safe as possible this year"

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Hajj begins in Saudi Arabia amid pandemic

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Technology infuses ancient hajj rites tailored for pandemic

Gen. Khalid Al-Harbi, director of Public Security and head of the Hajj Security Committee, said that the security forces participating in the Hajj operation are well prepared and geared up to ensure a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage. Picture: Saudi Press Agency
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Saudi security forces geared up to ensure hassle-free Hajj

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Saudi Arabia gears up for ‘exceptional’ hajj

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Hajj sermon to feature Bangla this year

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 4, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Reuters
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Saudi opens hajj registration for foreign residents

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 4, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Reuters
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Hajj registration: Intending pilgrims must apply after Jul 12 for money withdrawal

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 4, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Reuters
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Hajj pilgrims can take back registration money: Religious Ministry

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 4, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Reuters
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Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in their holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 8, 2019/ Reuters
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Saudi faces perilous hajj call as virus spikes

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in their holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 8, 2019/ Reuters
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Four Asian countries won’t attend Hajj this year

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Malaysia bars citizens from haj pilgrimage on coronavirus fears