Riyadh: Covid vaccination made mandatory for pilgrims performing Hajj this year Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia said. Saudi Health Minister Dr. Mohd. Tawfiq al-Rabia ‘has already been announced. Pilgrims from foreign countries should complete two doses of vaccine, approved by the World Health Organization.
Pilgrims should receive a second dose of vaccine at least one week before arriving to perform Hajj, guidelines say. Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia get two doses of vaccine before Dhul Hajj.
