The Royal Commission in charge of pilgrimage has decided to maintain for the next Haj season the results of the draw (lists of those selected and waiting lists of the official organization and tourist travel agencies) of the 1441 A.H. season, the ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday.
In a statement, the ministry said it was informed by the Saudi ministry of Hajj of the decision of the Saudi authorities to limit the performance of the rite of pilgrimage this season to Saudis and residents in Saudi Arabia of different nationalities, due to the situation prevailing in the world with the continuing evolution of the coronavirus pandemic and the appearance of new variants, as well as the warnings of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the danger of the increase of contaminations among the populations, and this in accordance with the precepts of the Shariah which advocate the preservation of human life.
To this effect, the ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs informs all citizens that the decision issued by the Royal Commission in charge of pilgrimage, during its extraordinary meeting held on June 23, 2020, relating to the maintenance of the results of the draw operation (lists of the retained and waiting lists of the official organization and tourist travel agencies) of the season 1441 A.H. will remain in force for the next Hajj season, the statement concluded.
