Hyderabad, Jan. 13 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ministry of Haj and Umrah confirmed that those people who are planning to perform Haj this year need to be fully immunized with one of the approved COVID-19 vaccination.

The ministry stated that the Haj pilgrims this year must also get the meningococcal vaccine and the seasonal influenza vaccine.

The pilgrim should not be suffering from acute chronic diseases or any infectious diseases.

Registration rules for Haj 2023/1444

The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has confirmed that priority for registration this year will be given to those who have not performed Haj before.

A new pilgrim can accompany the main applicant, provided he shows his status for the first time in his application....