Saudi authorities have allowed tawaf in the Mataaf area of the Holy Kaaba with some restrictions. The restriction was lifted late on Monday.
The Tawaf resume information shared on official Twitter account of the Harmain.
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
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.
As the Corona pandemic started Saudi Arabia the government authorities decided to Tu close the to avoid the spread across the country as there was to confirm cases reported in Riyadh.
Saudi government banned Umrah pilgrims across the world Forbidden all of of the people to touch the haram Sharif.
The tawaf came to a pause on March 21 when the Saudi government announced unique measures to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Later on, the administrations also banned congregational prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabvi. Very few people, mainly the laborers and the safety staff, were allowed in these holy places.
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking the destruction in the Kingdom, causing the closure of all industries, transport, and academic institutions Despite the protective measures against this killer bug.
Around 1,500 confirmed cases and eight demises have been reported in Saudi Arabia due to this virus.
