The decision was made to ensure the safety of children, as there is a large crowd every year during the Hajj. russianemirates.com.

In addition, the Ministry has introduced several new measures to improve the safety of pilgrims for a more organized Hajj season.

These include campaigns to raise awareness of safety measures, the introduction of intelligent systems to guide and regulate the movement of pilgrims to holy sites, as well as the modernization of tent camps and paths to increase comfort and facilitate rituals.

The Ministry also added that, as always, priority for participation in the Hajj will be given to those who have not previously made a pilgrimage.