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Saudi Arabia secures over 1.3 million beds for Hajj, licenses all pilgrim accommodation buildings

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Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb made the announcement while speaking at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition. He said all buildings designated to house pilgrims for the upcoming season had been licensed as of the previous day, which he cited as evidence of early preparations.

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah, one of the five pillars of Islam, and Saudi authorities organise the accommodation and services provided to pilgrims each year.

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