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Monday, December 23, 2024  
20 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1446  

Saudi Arabia announces to reopen all mosques from tomorrow

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Saudi Arabia announced to reopen all the mosques from tomorrow across the kingdom, with worshipers ordered to follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

According to details, the government of Saudi Arabia has announced to reopen all the mosques across the kingdom from Sunday.

The Saudi Ministry of Religious Affairs said in a statement that precautionary measures would be taken to reopen mosques.

Volunteers will check the temperature of the worshipers before entering the mosque. Worshipers will also be sprayed with disinfectant.

Carpets have been removed from the new parts and outer courtyard of the Holy Haram.

In addition, the management has instructed the worshipers to keep their distance from each other, bring the prayer mat with them and perform Wudhu from home.

The mosques in all cities of Saudi Arabia will be opened for offering prayers from tomorrow.

On the other hand, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism had also announced the complete restoration of the tourism sector in the country from June 21.

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, most countries around the world have imposed lockdowns, which has led to the suspension of large-scale business and other activities.