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According to the Islamic calendar, this year’s Hajj pilgrimage begins on July 7.
On the same day, the Islamist pilgrims to the two holy cities of Mecca and Medina were instructed on Govt guidelines and itinerary. It has been announced that wearing a headscarf is mandatory. About 20 lakh Muslims are making the Hajj pilgrimage this year.
It generates $ 12 billion annually for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Last year, only 60,000 pilgrims were allowed to perform the Hajj due to the Govt.