Hyderabad, July 29 -- Around a 1,000 people will perform the annual Islamic rite this year due to restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

The annual Hajj pilgrimage is set to start in the Muslim holy city of Mecca under restrictions that have prevented millions from attending.

Around 1,000 people already in the kingdom will perform this year's pilgrimage due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected at least 16.4 million people globally and killed more than 650,000.

The six-day long Islamic rite will start on the evening of Tuesday July 28th and last for six days after.

It will culminate with the Islamic holiday of Eid al Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

Why is Hajj important?

Hajj is one of the five pillars of ...