the Pilgrims, who this year took part in the rites of the annual Hajj to the Holy places in Saudi Arabia, healthy. On Thursday, after end of a ceremony long hours of standing on mount Arafat on the outskirts of Mecca, said the authorities.
“the health Status of pilgrims is beautiful, up to this point revealed no cases of coronavirus” – quoted by RIA Novosti. Earlier in Saudi Arabia carefully prepared for the reception of pilgrims organized in the places of Hajj hospital beds and space for insulation.
Thursday was made the main ritual – a prayer vigil on mount Arafat, which lasted from morning to sunset. The participants climbed the mountain in small groups, accompanied by doctors, in disguise, observing the social distance.
Traditionally, for the annual Hajj pilgrimage attracts millions of people from around the world. However, this year because of the pandemic coronavirus Saudi authorities have allowed to make the pilgrimage only 10 thousand people, most of whom are citizens of the Kingdom. All arrived in Mecca, were required to undergo a four-day quarantine.
