The kingdom’s Supreme Court made the announcement in a statement released by the official Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
Saudi Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah claimed that more than one million pilgrims from all over the world had already made their way to the nation on Monday at a press conference.
One of Islam’s five pillars, the Hajj, must be performed by every Muslim who is able at least once.
The pilgrimage takes place annually in the eighth and thirteenth days of Dhul-Hijjah, the Islamic lunar calendar’s 12th and final month.
The highest point of the four days of ceremonies is observed by worshippers on Mount Arafat, the hill where the Prophet Muhammad’s final sermon was performed, with mass outdoor prayers on the second day.
Many Muslims around the world choose to observe this day of fasting.
The second-heilig site in Islam, Medina, is visited by many pilgrims as well. There is also a lot of pilgrimage there. Visiting Medina is still a significant spiritual experience for many Muslims, despite not being a part of the Hajj.
According to Saudi authorities, Eid al-Adha will take place on June 6, followed by the day’s day of Arafat to fall on June 5.
According to official figures, 1.8 million people participated in the pilgrimage last year.
Source: Aljazeera
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