Deryan Hails Saudi Decision Barring Entry to Holy Cities
Grand Mufti of the Republic Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan hailed Saudi Arabia’s decision banning entry to Islam's holiest cities amid fears over the new coronavirus, the National News Agency said on Saturday.
Daryan said he supports the “precautionary measures” taken by Saudi Arabia “within the Sharia law which is keen on the safety of pilgrims coming from around the globe” that temporarily banned entry to its territories against coronavirus threat.
On Friday, Saudi Arabia barred citizens from the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council from entering two of Islam's holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, amid fears over the virus.
The kingdom also suspended visas for the year-round "umrah" pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia has so far reported no coronavirus cases but there are mounting concerns over a spike in infections across the Middle East, including neighbouring Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE.
Source: Naharnet
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