: Saudi Arabia partially resumes Umrah pilgrimage after seven months, eases coronavirus restrictions #IndiaNEWS The Saudi Arabia government on Sunday partially resumed Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to

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Saudi Arabia partially resumes Umrah pilgrimage after seven months, eases coronavirus restrictions #IndiaNEWS
The Saudi Arabia government on Sunday partially resumed Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year, with strict health precautions, AFP reported. The year-long pilgrimage was suspended in March in view of the coronavirus outbreak.Thousands of worshippers were seen in masks and adhering to physical distancing norms as they entered the Grand Mosque in the holy city in groups to perform the pilgrimage, which involves the ritual of circling the Kaaba, a cubic structure that Muslims around the world face to pray five times a day.The pilgrimage will be revived in three phases. Last week, Saudi Hajj Minister Mohammad Benten had said that 6,000 pilgrims will be allowed every day during the first phase to perform the Umrah “meticulously and within a specified period of time???. Only Saudi citizens and residents are allowed to enter the mosque during this first phase of reopening, according to AP.Pilgrims will not be allowed to touch the Black Stone in the eastern corner of the Kaaba – a tradition that is customary but not mandatory among Muslims. Further, the Grand Mosque will be cleaned and sanitised multiple times in a day. The Saudi Hajj minister added that a health worker will accompany each batch...Read more

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