Saudi authorities have allowed tawaf in the Mataaf area of the Holy Kaaba with some restrictions. The restriction was lifted late on Monday.
Only a small number of people will be allowed to perform the ritual. A protective structure around the Kaaba has been erected, and pilgrims are not allowed to touch the Kaaba.
Tawaaf has resumed on the Mataaf allowing a small gathering of people to perform their ritual. pic.twitter.com/gFyjeG3qFM
— 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) March 31, 2020
The tawaf came to a halt on March 21 when the government announced extraordinary measures to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Later on, the authorities also banned congregational prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabvi. Very few people, mainly the workers and the security staff, were allowed in.
Despite the protective measures, the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking the havoc in the Kingdom, forcing the closure of all businesses, transport, and educational institutions.
So far, over 1,500 confirmed cases and eight deaths have been reported in Saudi Arabia.
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Live transmission mein Mataaf tak nahi dikha rahe, 15 minute live transmission dekh lein pata chal jaeyga.
Exactly, Kia Pata kia horaha hai ….
Shukar alhamdolillah
Tawwaf has started.
Although a small amount of peiple are allowed in it is a hood sign
Masha Allah
Alhumdulillah
wrong news… nothing is open but curfew and more situation worse, i live here in jeddah and keep watching and connected… if you dont know anything confirm please dont post such posts and confuse people thanks
remove this lie about the house of Allah…!!! people have been advised by the Saudi minister of Hajj that people should not make any plans for Hajj this year DO NOT BOOK HAJJ THIS YEAR CHECK ON THE HAJJ MINISTRY WEBSITE. shame on you for spreading lies and confusing people all over the world.