Saudi cancels international Hajj
“In light of continuation of the pandemic and the risks of coronavirus spreading in crowded spaces and large gatherings, and its transmission between countries, and the increase in average infections globally,” the foreign ministry wrote.
The outbreak pushed countries to enforce nationwide lockdown and international travel bans. But even though cases continue to rise in some countries, restrictions have been lifted in some of them. “This decision is taken to ensure Hajj is performed in a safe manner from a public health perspective while observing all preventative measures and the necessary social distancing protocols to protect human beings from the risks associated with this pandemic and in accordance with the teachings of lslam in preserving the lives of human beings,” it said in its statement.
Due to the pandemic, some countries like Malaysia and Indonesia had earlier announced that they would not be sending their citizens to the pilgrimage this year.Read the statement by the Saudi government below The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whose top priority is to always enable Muslim pilgrims to perform Hajj and Umrah rites safely and securely and which has been keen since the beginning of the pandemic to take all necessary precautionary measures to protect pilgrims, including by suspending the entry of Umrah pilgrims while ensuring the safety of the pilgrims already present at the holy sites, a decision that has received many approbations from Islamic and international organizations in recognition...
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