Women can now register for Hajj without male guardian, says Saudi Arabia

Riyadh (Web Desk): Saudi Arabia has announced that women can now register for the annual Hajj without a male guardian (mahram), Al Arabiya News reported.

Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said women did not need to have a male guardian to register, and could do so along with other women.

“Those wishing to perform Hajj will have to register individually. Women can register without a mahram (male guardian) along with other women,” the ministry said in a tweet.

Requirements and procedure of registration for #Hajj2021 via the electronic portal for domestic pilgrims. https://t.co/gdLeLpzKf8 pic.twitter.com/U3r11sKwct

— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) June 13, 2021

On Saturday, Saudi Arabia announced it would allow 60,000 residents vaccinated against Covid-19 to perform this year’s Hajj, but Muslims from abroad would be barred for a second straight year.