Entry to holy haj websites be restricted to these with haj permits beginning Sunday.
CAIRO:
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 mentioned on Monday.
Saudi Arabia determined in June to restrict the variety of home pilgrims attending the haj to round 1,000 to forestall the unfold of the coronavirus, after barring Muslims overseas from the ceremony for the primary 12 months in fashionable occasions.
Touching the Kaaba, the holiest web site in Islam, will likely be banned in the course of the haj this 12 months, and a social distancing house of a meter and a half between every pilgrim in the course of the rituals together with mass prayers and whereas within the Kaaba circling space will likely be imposed, an announcement by the Heart for Illness Prevention and Management (CDC) elaborated.
Additionally, entry to holy haj websites at Mona, Muzdalifah and Arafat will likely be restricted to these with haj permits beginning Sunday, July 19 until Aug. 2, 2020, and carrying masks on a regular basis will likely be necessary for each pilgrims and organizers.
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