The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia operated at full capacity Sunday, with worshippers praying the Fajr (dawn) prayers shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Distancing signs, in place for months at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, have also been removed as the holy site has returned to its full capacity amid easing of restrictions against Covid-19.
“We are ready to launch a plan to ease precautions at all departments and sectors, allowing all
services to return in full capacity,” said Saad Al Mohaimid, the deputy head of the general president for the Grand Mosque affairs.
Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia has announced relaxing COVID-19 restrictions whereby wearing the face mask is no longer mandatory in outdoor places starting from Sunday. However, worshippers and workers will continue to wear face masks at all times and be fully vaccinated. Worshippers are also required to obtain permits via the health Tawakkalna and Etamarna apps to be allowed into the two mosques.
Distancing signs, in place for months at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, have also been removed as the holy site has returned to its full capacity amid easing of restrictions against Covid-19.
“We are ready to launch a plan to ease precautions at all departments and sectors, allowing all
services to return in full capacity,” said Saad Al Mohaimid, the deputy head of the general president for the Grand Mosque affairs.
Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia has announced relaxing COVID-19 restrictions whereby wearing the face mask is no longer mandatory in outdoor places starting from Sunday. However, worshippers and workers will continue to wear face masks at all times and be fully vaccinated. Worshippers are also required to obtain permits via the health Tawakkalna and Etamarna apps to be allowed into the two mosques.
