Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 amid coronavirus restrictions

Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Meccalast year (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP, File)

Saudi Arabia has announced this year’s hajj pilgrimage will be limited to no more than 60,000 people, all from within the kingdom, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The kingdom ran a severely pared-down pilgrimage last year because of the virus, but still allowed a small number of the faithful to take part in the annual ceremony.