Saudi Arabia to reopen mosques in Mecca from Sunday

Kingdom's decision comes weeks before Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. FMTNews

Muslims circumambulate the Kaaba in the holy city of Mecca in March this year.

The kingdom has taken restrictive measures against the virus, particularly in Mecca, but the number of new coronavirus cases has notably increased in recent days. Some 1,500 holy sites are preparing to welcome visitors, the channel reported, showing footage of workers disinfecting floors and carpets.While the Hajj is set to be held in late July, authorities are yet to announce if it will go ahead or be cancelled.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

fmtoday /  🏆 5. in MY

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Mecca mosques to reopen from tomorrow | The Malaysian InsightHouse of worship have been closed for 3 months due to Covid-19.
Read more »

India’s Ambani says Reliance debt free after Facebook, Saudi deals | Malay MailMUMBAI, June 19 — Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani said today that his Reliance conglomerate is net debt free after raising more than US$22 billion (RM94 billion) in a rights issue and selling stakes in its e-commerce unit to Facebook, Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and others. Asia’s richest man...
Read more »

Saudi Arabia's Covid-19 infections exceed 150,000The country hit more than 100,000 cases just 12 days ago. FMTNews SaudiArabia Covid19 Coronavirus
Read more »

Arab Saudi kembali 'normal' Ahad iniriyadh Arab Saudi mula melonggarkan perintah kawalan di negara itu, mulai Ahad ini.
Read more »

Saudi Aramco completes purchase of 70 per cent stake in SABIC | Malay MailRIYADH, June 17 — Saudi Aramco said today it has completed the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake in chemical giant SABIC for US$69.1 billion, boosting it as one of the world’s largest producers. The stake was held by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund which...
Read more »

Mecca mosques to reopen from tomorrow | The Malaysian InsightHouse of worship have been closed for 3 months due to Covid-19.
Read more »