UP TO 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE VISIT MAKKAH’S GRAND MOSQUE DURING THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF RAMADAN

Nearly 1.5 million people visited the Grand Mosque at Makkah during the first 10 days of Ramadan, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has said.

The worshippers and Umrah performers were subject to strict precautionary measures, including physical distancing, to control the spread of Covid-19, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The presidency has allocated the Mataf (the area around the Kaaba) courtyard for Umrah performers to manage the entry and exit process, and has also created special paths for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Osama Al-Hujaili, director of the General Department for Crowds Management at the Grand Mosque, called on Umrah performers to adhere to the times issued to them through Eatmarna app, wear a mask, and adhere to physical distancing at all times.

SOURCE: https://gulfbusiness.com/up-to-1-5-million-people-visit-makkahs-grand-mosque-during-the-first-10-days-of-ramadan/