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Join on Telegram Casablanca – The Saudi Ministry of Health has issued crucial reminders for individuals planning to perform Hajj in 1445 AH (2024), emphasizing the importance of proper vaccination to safeguard the health of all pilgrims. Those traveling from outside Saudi Arabia will have to check the health guidelines available on the Ministry of Health’s website.
Key vaccinations include the meningococcal meningitis vaccine, which protects against a severe bacterial infection affecting the brain and spinal cord, spread through respiratory droplets.
In addition, the yellow fever vaccine, which protects against a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, and the polio vaccine, essential for preventing poliomyelitis, are required.
Domestic pilgrims must complete their vaccination regimen well before Hajj and record them in the “Sihati” app.
The required vaccines for domestic pilgrims include a COVID-19 vaccine dose administered this year, a flu vaccine dose also administered in the past year, and a spinal fever vaccine dose administered within the past five years.
These vaccines are available at primary healthcare centers, and the ministry encourages domestic pilgrims to schedule their vaccinations via the “Sihati” application.
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Moroccan pilgrims who will perform the Hajj pilgrimage in the 2024 season will pay 66,865 MAD (approximately $6,729).
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced the Hajj fees, stressing that the cost does not include pocket money for pilgrims during their Hajj journey.
In November 2023, Morocco’s Islamic Minister announced that the costs for the Hajj pilgrimage would increase by MAD 3,200 ($312) for the 2024 Hajj season. This increase, determined following a meeting of the Royal Commission on Pilgrimage, covers airfare, some services, and taxes, excluding basic service rates on the Saudi side.
The quota for Moroccan pilgrims in the previous season was set at 34,000. In 2023, more than 1.8 million pilgrims from over 150 countries performed Hajj.
Pilgrims can help ensure a safe and healthy Hajj experience for all, the Saudi government suggested in a statement, urging them to adhere to these vaccination guidelines and stay informed about the latest Hajj preparations.
The announcement concluded with the Saudi Ministry of Health and Moroccan authorities reaffirming their commitment to facilitating a smooth and secure pilgrimage season in 2024.
