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Saudi Arabia bans foreign pilgrims amid Covid-19 fears
March 3, 2020 By Faith Matters

Saudi Arabia bans foreign pilgrims amid Covid-19 fears

Saudi Arabia has banned foreign pilgrims from entering the kingdom to visit Islam’s holiest sites amid concerns over the coronavirus. The ban potentially disrupts the plans of millions of people ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and as the annual hajj pilgrimage looms. The decision showed the growing worry across the Middle East […]

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For Muslim pilgrims, solar-powered umbrella offers cool respite
August 17, 2016 By Faith Matters

For Muslim pilgrims, solar-powered umbrella offers cool respite

A Saudi-Palestinian firm has invented a multi-purpose umbrella with a fan, navigation system and flashlight, to meet the needs of Muslims performing the Hajj pilgrimage.

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