Saudi Arabia bans Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca over fears about coronavirus
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(Worthy News) – Saudi Arabia has banned citizens and residents from performing the Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca over fears about the coronavirus.
The announcement came on the state-run Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday, quoting an unnamed Interior Ministry official announcing the ban.
It gave no time frame for how long the suspension will stand. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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