Hajj flight

On Friday, huge crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims prayed on Mount Arafat, the climax of the annual pilgrimage

Most of the pilgrims are coming from abroad, and pilgrimages are usually a significant revenue earner for Saudi Arabia

One million vaccinated pilgrims under the age of 65 will attend the hajj under strict sanitary conditions

Most of pilgrims transported through another aircraft, 80 remaining will leave for Jeddah on Thursday

New advisory on prevention measures needed as first Hajj flights depart

Special arrangements made for passengers’ security clearance