The 2023 Hajj pilgrimage is expected to take place from June 26 to July 1. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic ended, Saudi Arabia lifted the limit on the number of pilgrims. According to reports, around 2,6 million pilgrims from various countries will carry out one of the pillars of Islam.
"The operational plan for this year's Hajj season is the biggest in history after the end of the Corona virus pandemic and the announcement of the return of millions of pilgrims according to a unified service system," said Chairman of the General Presidency of the Two Holy Sites, Abdulrahman Al Sudais, as quoted by CNN Indonesia from Al Arabiya News, Monday (5/5/2023).
To serve and assist the pilgrims, this Hajj season, the Saudi government has deployed 14.000 staff and 8.000 volunteers. Translation and guide services will also be provided in 51 languages.
Al Sudais also said the Saudi government would distribute 500 copies of the holy book Al-Quran in the Prophet's Mosque and the Grand Mosque. In addition, the authorities provide workshops on memorizing and memorizing the Koran.
Saudi will also provide 40 million liters of Zamzam water at 30 points of the Two Holy Mosques. Meanwhile, digital technology such as applications on cellphones to robots provided will add to the experience of the congregation.
