2.5 million expected for Hajj

Saudi Arabia are expecting up to 2.5 million pilgrims for the amazing logistical operation they carry out for the Hajj.

This year is naturally complicated by the difficulties over Swine flu. However, although initially there were fears that Saudi may bar anyone who was considered high risk that has not been the case according to the Saudi Health Minister whose own daughter rather ironically recently contracted Swine Flu.

Countries around the world are like Saudi vaccinating people before they embark on the Hajj.