Some currencies witnessed a decline in the demand for exchange.
Observers attributed this to the collapse of the currencies of some countries, while others believe that the reluctance to exchange is caused by the pilgrims' exchange of currencies before reaching Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
According to Salah Kaaki (owner of an exchange shop in Makkah Al-Mukarramah), some currencies that occupied advanced positions in exchange during the Hajj season declined a lot, while the dollar, the euro and the pound maintained their remarkable presence in exchange shops. According to another money changer, the Iranian and Turkish currencies have declined greatly in supply and demand, and have become the least popular currencies compared to previous years. It continued to compete with the dollar, the euro and the pound. Pointing out that many pilgrims ask for dollars without other currencies. Shaaban Al-Halim indicated that many pilgrims spend directly from airport ATMs with enough for their needs. Because they move around and eat meals in the camps and do not have to buy until the dates of their return to their countries approach.
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