Muslims maintaining social distancing pray in the Grand Mosque on Sunday for the first time in months since the coronavirus restrictions were imposed. Photo: Saudi Press Agency handout via Reuters
Saudi Arabia restarts prayers at Mecca’s Grand Mosque in relaxation of coronavirus curbs
- Mask-clad residents and citizens allowed to pray at Islam’s holiest site for first time in seven months
- Authorities increase number of umrah pilgrims allowed daily from 6,000 to 15,000
Muslims maintaining social distancing pray in the Grand Mosque on Sunday for the first time in months since the coronavirus restrictions were imposed. Photo: Saudi Press Agency handout via Reuters
