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Saudi Arabia suspends Tarawih prayers at holy mosques

ANKARA: Saudi Arabia has suspended Tarawih prayers at the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19, Anadolu Agency reported. Tarawih, special night prayers performed during the holy month, will be held without public attendance at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) and the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid al-Nabawi), […]

Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew on Makkah, Madinah

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew in Makkah and Madinah Thursday until further notice as part of its latest measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. According to an official source at the Ministry of Interior, only adult residents are allowed to leave their […]