COVID-19

Saudi Arabia to allow only limited people for Haj

Web Desk

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has decided that Haj for 2020 will be held with a very limited number of pilgrims. Those who already reside in Saudi Arabia would be allowed to perform it. This decision was taken to ensure that Haj is performed observing preventative measures and the necessary social distancing protocols to protect human beings from the risks associated with this pandemic and in accordance with the teachings of Islam in preserving the lives of human beings.
In a statement issued by Saudi Press Agency, the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said that it is honoured to serve millions of Haj and Umrah pilgrims annually and it confirms that this decision stems from the top priority it accords maintaining the safety of pilgrims on its land until they depart to their home countries.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin in late July this year.

The Gulf Indians

Recent Posts

RAM-G-A ROAD to DISASTER

By Joseph Maliakan The new Bill introduced by the Union government , Viksit Bharat -…

17 hours ago

Merit Versus Religion : an entirely Novel Controversy in Education

By Joseph Maliakan Betrand Russel,  plilosopher and logician was arrested in 1961 at the ripe…

1 week ago

THE DISABLED too DESERVE DIGNITY : SUPREME COURT

Joseph Maliakan The Supreme Court of India on Thursday 27 November 2025 suggested the Union…

3 weeks ago

Systamatic Persecution of Christians in India

Joseph Maliakan  Seven months  of January to July 2025 , witnessed an unprecedented 334 incidents…

4 months ago

Muscat to Host 2025 Youth Ambassadors Programme, Expanding Regional Participation and Global Engagement

Muscat : Set to take place in Muscat this October, the 2025 edition of the…

5 months ago

ADNOC Gas Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with Hindustan Petroleum

Dubai: ADNOC Gas has entered into a 10-year agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

5 months ago

This website uses cookies.