Saudi Arabia Allows 400,000 Unregistered Pilgrims at Hajj, Including Large Egyptian Contingent; US Citizens Among Fatalities
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A senior Saudi official disclosed on Friday that the kingdom made an unprecedented decision to allow around 400,000 unregistered pilgrims to participate in this year’s Hajj, significantly increasing the total attendance at the sacred event. This decision followed a directive from higher authorities to admit individuals waiting at the gates of … Read more