Saudi Arabia has not made an official announcement on the status of this year's Hajj, which is due to start in late July.

The council said more than 80% of those registered to go were above the age of 50 - a group health authorities say are at greater risk from Covid-19.

Every year millions of Muslims travel to the holy city of Mecca. Muslims are required to make the journey at least one in their life if they are physically able and can afford to do so.