Syrian pilgrims regain ability to make Hajj thanks to improving relations with Saudi Arabia
Under the auspices of the kingdom's Crown Prince and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has played a leading role in Syria’s gradual reintegration into the regional fold.
Muslims perform their evening prayers around the holy Kaaba as they start arriving to perform the annual Haj in the Grand Mosque, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2023.(photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFFUpdated: