Saudi Arabia lifted restrictions on elderly Muslims participating in the Hajj pilgrimage, allowing them to fulfill their lifelong wishes. The hajj is a compulsory Islamic ritual and one of the five pillars of Islam. The restrictions were implemented due to the Covid-19 pandemic but were canceled in January this year. This year's hajj saw the largest number of pilgrims since the pandemic, with thousands of elderly individuals among them. The hajj can be physically challenging, especially in the summer heat, and paramedics and police officers were present to provide assistance. Over 1.8 million worshippers are participating in this year's hajj.

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