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    Despite Rift, Saudi Arabia Says It Will Allow Qatari Pilgrims To Attend Hajj

    by Merrit Kennedy Aug 17, 2017 2 minutes

    Qatar has been isolated by neighboring countries in a heated diplomatic standoff. But on Thursday, Saudi Arabia announced it plans to open its border to allow pilgrims from the tiny Gulf country to attend the annual hajj to Islam's holiest sites.

    The announcement comes after a meeting between Saudi

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