10 Mar 2020
Amid the global scare over the novel coronavirus, Hajj pilgrims are not registering their names for the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Given this scenario, the religious affairs ministry has urged the pilgrims to register their names without any fear as they would not be able to perform Hajj otherwise.
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9 Mar 2020
Saudi authorities have stopped pilgrims visiting Mecca because of the coronavirus, leading to fears this year’s Hajj might be cancelled, but this wouldn’t be the first time this happens.
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9 Mar 2020
The Mataf (circumambulation area around the Holy Ka’ba) and all the entrances to the Grand Mosque are washed and sterilized seven times per day. The areas go through the sanitization and perfuming process thrice between Isha (night) and Fajr (dawn) prayers.
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9 Mar 2020
More than 5,000 Egyptian pilgrims are stuck in Saudi Arabia after flights between the kingdom and several countries, including Egypt, were suspended as part of measures against the coronavirus.
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9 Mar 2020
Umrah travel organizers voice concerns over possible bankruptcy if thousands of customers demand refunds due to coronavirus crisis.
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