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Labor force for Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia 2019 by gender
During the Hajj 2019, about 336 thousand male workers in Saudi Arabia were employed to ensure a smooth running of the pilgrimage. The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is considered a mandatory religious duty by practicing Muslims.