Makkah and Madinah re-opened after temporary close for cleaning and sterilization

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Makkah and Madinah re-opened after temporary close for cleaning and sterilization. Yesterday, both the mosques were temporarily closed to clean and disinfection. The reason behind this was the global outbreak of Coronavirus and to avoid any spread in the two holy cities.

Grand Mosque Makkah and Madinah will be closed one hour after Isha Prayer

Grand Mosque Makkah and Madinah will be closed one hour after Isha Prayer and open hour before Fajr Prayer. The decision is taken due to the fear of Coronavirus. The decision announced after announcements of an increase in cases in Saudi Arabia and globally. More Details Below. Grand Mosque Makkah and Madinah Since a long time, Makkah and Madinah Mosques use to remain open for almost 24 hours and 365 days. The worshippers allowed to stay anytime and all the time before. It is also announced that during the temporary suspension of Umrah, the Mataf area will remain closed. This ... Continue reading

Saudi Gazette on Twitter

#VIDEO: #SaudiArabia re-opens the two holy mosques after they were temporarily closed for sterilization over #coronavirus fears, from Al-ekhbariya TV pic.twitter.com/FwKvickWHr
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) March 6, 2020

Makkah and Madinah re-opened after temporary close for cleaning and sterilization

Saudi Gazette published the video of people entering the mosques again after temporary dosing. It was a sad moment for everyone who planned on staying and praying yesterday. However. the temporary suspension of visitors from outside is still valid for now.

Abid Latif

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