Restrictions on worshipers in Masjid-ul-Haram due to corona lifted

 Sunday, October 17, 2021

Islamabad (news world. DW news. October 17, 2021) According to reports from the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, in view of the global epidemic of corona virus, the country's authorities imposed these restrictions about a year and a half ago. During this time, not only was the total number of worshipers in the Masjid al-Haram very limited,but the Muslims who went there had to fulfill many other conditions for their own safety and the safety of others.Saudi Arabia announces opening of borders for Umrah

It was as a result of these measures that two international gatherings of Hajj were held during this period in such a way that very few Muslims were able to perform this religious duty, which is one of the basic tenets of Islam.

A year and a half later, prayers in congregation as before

Saudi officials announced on Saturday (October 16th) that restrictions on the arrival of worshipers at the Grand Mosque would be lifted.

Following this announcement, from Sunday onwards, all such Muslims, regardless of their total number, have been given general permission to enter the Masjid al-Haram, who have been fully vaccinated.

It is still necessary for everyone inside the mosque to wear a face mask.

The practical result of this decision was seen during the Fajr prayers on the morning of October 17, when about eighteen months later, thousands of Muslims lined up around the Ka'bah to offer their prayers with their shoulders together.Foreign tourists are allowed to visit Saudi Arabia from August 1

Previously, despite the very limited attendance, worshipers had to stay at a social distance from each other.

All such floor signs and symbolic instructions have now been removed from the Masjid al-Haram, which used to make worshipers believe that they should stay away from each other until last Saturday.

Permission for foreign Muslims to perform Umrah

The Saudi government also announced in August this year that it would allow all foreign Muslims to come to Saudi Arabia for Umrah who have been fully vaccinated against the corona virus.

In contrast, for the annual Hajj gathering in July this year, only about 60,000 Muslims were allowed to perform the duty, who were from different parts of the world but resided in Saudi Arabia.

This year, no Muslim was allowed to travel to Saudi Arabia from abroad for the Hajj.

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Overall easing of sanctions at the national level

Saudi Arabia has also eased sanctions imposed on the country due to the corona virus with effect from October 17. An example of this is that all sports fans who have been fully vaccinated can now go to any stadium to watch any kind of competition.

This year only 60,000 Muslims will perform Hajj, no one from abroad

According to the Saudi Press Agency, it is no longer mandatory for ordinary people to wear protective masks in public places. In addition, ordinary citizens are no longer required to wear safety masks outside their homes.

In the conservative Gulf kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the corona virus has so far infected a total of 547,000 people, while the virus has killed 8,760 people so far. Has done

MM / KM (AFP, DPA)

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