MAKKAH: The Saudi government has allowed children under the age of five to accompany their parents and relatives to the Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi (PBUH) after the relaxation of Corona SOPs.
According to Saudi media, the ban on permits for prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi (PBUH) has now been lifted.
#VIDEO: First Friday prayer in the Grand Mosque in #Makkah without #COVID19 precautionary measures. (@alekhbariyatv) pic.twitter.com/2HT4eS5kKp
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) March 11, 2022
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says that Umrah permits and prayer permits in Riyadh Al-Jannat Mosque will be issued to children of at least five years.
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In addition, after the lifting of the Corona ban, the first Friday prayers were offered in the Masjid al-Haram in which the worshipers participated without any social distance.
Earlier, thousands of faithful attended the Friday prayers at the Masjid-al-Haram and Masjid-i-Nabawi (PBUH), after the Saudi government decision to lift all Covid-related restrictions.
According to Saudi media, thousands of Muslims attended the Friday prayers at the Masjid al-Haram following authorities withdrew curbs regarding the Covid vaccination, social distancing and other measures.
The Mataf that is open white area immediately around the Kaaba where Tawaf is taken place, was remained packed with worshipers as special prayers were offered during the Friday prayers.
The Saudi authorities had also allowed the visitors to witness the Maqam-e-Ibrahim.
It is to be mentioned here that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had withdrew the requirement to be vaccinated against Covid with the view to obtain Umrah Permits for local pilgrims having aged 5 and above.
According to local media reports, the only requirement will be not to be infected with Covid or suspected close contact with a person who has tested positive for the deadly virus.
