Saudi Arabia has announced that Maldives will be receiving 453 quotas for Hajj pilgrimage this year.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umra had publicized a list detailing the quotas allocated to each country, specifying the number of pilgrims allowed from each one. As per the list, Maldives will get 453 quotas.
This is the lowest quota issued to Maldives for Hajj pilgrimage in recent years. Maldives usually received a quote of 1,000 – which was increased with special permit from the Saudi King.
Maldivians have not taken part in Hajj pilgrimage over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s opportunity is only open for individuals below the age of 65 that have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as approved by the Saudi Health Ministry. Pilgrims will be mandated to provide a PCR test negative result as well.
