MUSCAT: A total of 6,338 worshipers from Oman will be able to go on Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year.
In a statement issued, the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs (MERA) said the number of pilgrims has been reduced by 43% due to the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile the Haj committee headed by the Undersecretary of MERA met to review the agreement on arrangements and plans with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The committee also discussed the preparations for the Haj season in terms of the readiness of the electronic system for the pilgrims of the Sultanate of Oman, and the time line for starting the arrangements.
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