Saudi Arabia made the decision in June to restrict the number of domestic pilgrims participating in the Hajj to approximately 1,000 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, after banning Muslims from participating in the rite during the first year of fashion.
Touching the Holy Kaaba, the holiest site of Islam, will be banned during the Hajj this year, and a social distance of one and a half meters will be imposed between each pilgrim during the rituals, adding mass prayers and in the bypass domain of the Kaaba. , developed by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC).
In addition, for the sacred sites of the Hajj in Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat will be limited to those with entry permits from Sunday 19 July to 2 August 2020, and the permanent mask will be mandatory for pilgrims and organizers.