With Saudi cities under curfew and the country’s borders shut, even the upcoming hajj pilgrimage in Mecca could be cancelled or dramatically pared down.
Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
In Mecca, #coronavirus curfew will be adjusted to 3pm-6am and prayers will be allowed in mosques from June 21.
#AMAY| #SaudiArabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
Saudi Arabia announces re-opening plan in 3 phases, starting this Thursday and culminating in the curfew completely ending —except in Mecca— from June 21
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to ease curfew, open mosques outside Mecca as COVID-19 restrictions eased
Saudi Arabia to amend coronavirus curfew times and allow domestic travel. From May 31, holding prayers in mosques, except in Mecca, is allowed, and employees we will be able to return to work. Social gatherings will be limited to 50 people.
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VIDEO: Muslim worshippers pray while respecting the social distancing restrictions next to the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque. Saudi Arabia partially lifted its curfew but said it would maintain a round-the-clock lockdown in the holy city of Mecca
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VIDEO: Muslim worshippers attend Ramadan prayers while respecting social distancing restrictions next to the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque. Saudi Arabia has partially lifted its curfew but says it will maintain a round-the-clock lockdown in the holy city of Mecca
Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca, where a 24-hour curfew will remain, says state media
Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew, keeps 24-hour curfew in Mecca - SPA
Curfew in Mecca, Medina extended to 24 hours over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has imposed an indefinite 24-hour curfew on the cities of Mecca and Medina to curb the spread of coronavirus
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