ISLAMABAD – Good news for Muslims across the World from the holy land ofMakkah as the Saudi authorities have announced to allow tawaf in the Mataafarea of the Holy Kaaba with some restrictions. The restriction was liftedlate on Monday.
Only a small number of people will be allowed to perform the ritual. Aprotective structure around the Kaaba has been erected, and pilgrims arenot allowed to touch the Kaaba.
The tawaf came to a halt on March 21 when the government announcedextraordinary measures to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus.Later on, the authorities also banned congregational prayers in Masjidal-Haram and Masjid al-Nabvi. Very few people, mainly the workers and thesecurity staff, were allowed in.
Despite the protective measures, the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking thehavoc in the Kingdom, forcing the closure of all businesses, transport, andeducational institutions.
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So far, over 1,500 confirmed cases and eight deaths have been reported inSaudi Arabia.
