19/07/2021 01:53 (UTC)

Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Mecca, Jul 18 (EFE/EPA).- Hajj pilgrims streamed out of the holy city of Mecca on Sunday, amid strict rules to curb the spread of coronavirus.

The 2021 Hajj pilgrimage is allowed for a maximum of 60,000 residents and nationals of Saudi Arabia who are under 65 year old without a chronic disease and who can show proof of vaccination.

Hajj 2021 is the second year that its access is being limited due to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. (Camera: STRINGER).

SHOT LIST: PILGRIMS WEARING PROTECTIVE FACE MASKS WALK IN THE MUSLIM HOLY CITY OF MECCA, ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE ANNUAL HAJJ PILGRIMAGE, SAUDI ARABIA.

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Date: 19/07/2021 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief » Islam
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 87 seconds
Reference: 7001091059
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