Hajj 2020 to go on with ‘limited number of pilgrims’ already inside Saudi Arabia
The hajj will go on this year with only a “limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities who already reside in Saudi Arabia”.
The Saudi ministry of hajj and umrah said in a statement on June 22 that the decision is based in light of the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk of its spread in crowded spaces and large gatherings.
“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 Islam in preserving the lives of human beings,” said the ministry.
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