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Saudi Arabia considers limiting haj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fears

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Saudi Arabia considers limiting haj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fearsSaudi Arabia could drastically limit numbers at the annual haj pilgrimage to prevent a further outbreak of coronavirus after cases in the country topped 100,000, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Official data show haj and the lesser, year-round umrah pilgrimage earn the kingdom about $12 billion a year. Saudi Arabia asked Muslims in March to put haj plans on hold and suspended umrah until further notice.

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