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The threat of the coronavirus is prevailing everywhere as it has infected many counties of the world. Every country is trying to fight against this novel coronavirus to protect themselves from severe consequences. All the counties are taking preventive measures to limit the prevalence of this deadly virus.
 
The coronavirus outbreak has disturbed the Islamic rituals in Saudi Arabia as the country Bans the Citizens and the foreigner’s pilgrims from performing the Umrah. This decision has disrupted the traveling plans of the people that wanted to offer Umrah. It will also potentially affect the Hajj Schedule 2020. Check the Cheap Hajj Packages 2020 From Pakistan.
 

A Temporarily Ban on Umrah:

 

Umrah Ban due to Coronavirus

 

The Temporary Ban on Umrah has eventually forced the Muslim pilgrims all over the world to postpone or cancel their traveling plans to Saudi Arabia. The kingdom regarded the suspension as temporary and still, there is no confirm news that when it will be lifted. This decision is taken to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

Every year thousands of pilgrims visit Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and Hajj. It is difficult to manage such a massive crowd when the virus is spreading rapidly. The issue of securing the people is very important so the government of Saudi Arabia decided to ban the Umrah. Check our Cheap Umrah Packages From Pakistan.
 

Effect of Coronavirus on the Annual Hajj 2020:

According to Hajj 2020 Latest Updates, The Government of Saudi Arabia has not declared its final decision on the Hajj this year. After the ban on the umrah, the people are concerned about the Hajj that whether it will take place or not. It has also increased the fear among the Muslim community that the umrah ban will impact the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
 
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People that wanted to visit Saudi Arabia have to wait about the decision made by the authorities. In Umrah, there are fewer crowds of people as compared to the Hajj. So if it is not allowed to offer Umrah in such circumstances so it is quite obvious that it will affect the Hajj in which there are thousands of people present at the same place.
 
Although there is no confirmed news about Hajj 2020 cancelled. According to the ministry of Saudi Arabia, they are continuously monitoring the coronavirus situation in the country. As soon the situation will get better all the Muslims will be informed about it.
 

Uncertainty Prevails over Hajj 2020:

 

Hajj 2020 Latest Updates

 
The government of Saudi Arabia has given the Hajj 2020 Latest updates. It is informed to the Muslims that are planning to be part of the annual Hajj pilgrim to delay their booking as there is uncertainty on Hajj 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic.
 
Mohammed Banten,Minister of Hajj said that kingdom is anxious related to the safety of pilgrims and asked the people to wait before making the final contract.
 
Around two million Muslims all over the world were estimated to travel to the holy places of Mecca and Medina in July and August for the annual gathering of Hajj. Every physically able Muslim must undertake Hajj at least once in a lifetime.
 
The people are not allowed to enter in the Mecca and Mecca amid coronavirus consequences. The entry in the Riyadh is also restricted as the Saudi authorities are trying to contain the outbreak of coronavirus.
 

Situation of Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia:

The numbers of the people affected by the COVID-19 are 2,063 in Saudi Arabia and the death tally reaches up to 25. There has been a significant increase in the total number of coronavirus cases. The government is taking measures to control the spread of the virus in the country.

 
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