Saudi Arabia urges Muslims to defer hajj plans over virus

A sea of pilgrims descends upon Islam’s holiest city of Makkah every year to perform Hajj.–AFP file photoSaudi Arabia's hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over theEarlier this month, Saudi Arabia suspended the year-round"umrah" pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spreading to Islam's holiest cities, an unprecedented move that raised uncertainty over the annual hajj.

"But under the current circumstances, as we are talking about the global pandemic... the kingdom is keen to protect the health of Muslims and citizens and so we have asked our brother Muslims in all countries to wait before doing contracts until the situation is clear." The pilgrimage -- which last year attracted 2.5 million people -- is a key revenue earner for the kingdom. But it could be a major source of contagion as it packs pilgrims closely in religious sites.

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