Indonesia preparing three scenarios for hajj 2020 amid continued spread of coronavirus
JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities are preparing three scenarios after Saudi Arabia’s minister of hajj and umrah on Mar 31 gave the first indication that this year’s pilgrimage may not happen due to the continued uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia on Feb 27 halted all pilgrims from entering the Kingdom for umrah and has increasingly taken stricter measures to curb the spread of the virus, with the latest being curfews.
Indonesia's three scenarios are if the hajj goes on as normal at the end of July, if it continues with a reduced number of pilgrims, and if the pilgrimage is completely cancelled, Oman Fathurahman, a spokesperson for Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs told Salaam Gateway.
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