COVID-19: Haj plans for Singapore pilgrims deferred to protect their health and safety, says MUIS

SINGAPORE: This year's Haj plans for 900 local Muslim pilgrims will be deferred to 2021 in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore on Friday .

“The Fatwa Committee has convened to discuss the matter and supports the decision for the deferment of Haj for Singaporean pilgrims to the following year for reasons of their health and safety. However, Saudi Arabia has yet to make an official announcement on the status of the 2020 Haj pilgrimage. "In addition, younger pilgrims who are working have expressed challenges in obtaining leave to perform the Haj and concerns over their job security, given the challenging economic situation," said MUIS.

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