Saudi Arabia to host pre-pandemic numbers for 2023 Haj pilgrimage season

CAIRO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will host a number of pilgrims for the 2023 Haj season similar to what it took in prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, state media reported on Monday.

Riyadh will impose no restrictions, including age limits, for this Haj season, according to the Saudi Haj Minister. (Reporting by Moaz Abd-Alaziz Editing by Mark Heinrich)