Following the incidence of the Corona Virus pandemic and its attendant toll on human lives, the Hajj is reduced in scale this year, only about 1,000 pilgrims are allowed as against the millions who usually attend.
Pilgrims from outside the kingdom are not allowed this year. Both Saudi Arabian citizens and residents are among the selected pilgrims.
The pilgrims began a seven-day quarantine on Sunday. .
Meanwhile, Friday, 31st of July will be the first day of Eid Al Adha, according to an observatory in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Royal Court and religious authorities made the official announcement after the moon crescent was not sighted on 20th July.
UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and other Muslim states have decided yesterday evening the exact date of Eid al-Adha to be celebrated next week.
The Islamic holiday coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage and is known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, in honour of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais: The General Presidency Haramain completed its final preparations to translate the Day of Arafah in 10 different languages and broadcast it via various electronic platforms with a capacity of reaching millions worldwide.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sudais chaired a recent meeting discussing the results of the presidential preparations to receive the guests of Rahman during the Hajj season of this year 2020 / 1441 Hijri.
After a recent brief inspection of the King Abdulaziz Gate at Masjid Al Haram, President of the Haramain Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sudais approved its official opening in time for the Hajj season 1441 Hijri / 2020 and praised the efforts of the engineers and construction workers.
Saudi Arabia confirmed that Pilgrims will commence 7-Days COVID-19 Isolation before Hajj. The Ministry of Hajj has also installed smart bracelets to monitor Hujjaj during the duration of Hajj to monitor their quarantine and movements.
