‘Mandatory Masks, Social DIstancing’: Saudi Arabia Announces Haj Health Measures for Domestic Pilgrims
Muslims pray throughout the Laylat al-Qadr, or Night time of Energy, the holiest night time for Muslims, whilst training social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus illness (COVID-19), throughout the fasting month of Ramadan, on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia Would possibly 19, 2020. Saudi Press Company/Handout by the use of REUTERS
Additionally, get admission to to holy haj websites at Mona, Muzdalifah and Arafat can be restricted to these with haj lets in beginning Sunday July 19 until August 2 2020,
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Saudi Arabia introduced well being protocols to forestall the unfold of the brand new coronavirus within the 2020 haj season, banning gatherings and conferences between pilgrims, the state information company stated on Monday.
Saudi Arabia made up our minds in June to restrict the choice of home pilgrims attending the haj to round 1,000 to forestall the unfold of the coronavirus, after barring Muslims out of the country from the ceremony for the primary yr in trendy occasions.
Touching the Kaaba, the holiest website in Islam, can be banned throughout the haj this yr, and a social distancing house of a meter and a part between every pilgrim throughout the rituals together with mass prayers and whilst within the Kaaba circling house can be imposed, a commentary by means of the Middle for Illness Prevention and Keep an eye on (CDC) elaborated.
Additionally, get admission to to holy haj websites at Mona, Muzdalifah and Arafat can be restricted to these with haj lets in beginning Sunday July 19 until Aug. 2 2020, and dressed in mask at all times can be necessary for each pilgrims and organizers.
