Saudi Arabia has announced the gradual opening of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to the public.
The doors of all mosques in Saudi Arabia, except Mecca, will remain open for worshipers on May 31 (Sunday) under a curfew imposed to curb the spread of the corona virus, according to details.
Yesterday, the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, after completing his visit to inspect all necessary precautions, announced that Saudi Arabia's mosques are ready to receive worshipers.
Abdul Latif bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh had said that during the inspection visits we saw that the preparations for reopening the mosques have been completed.
Meanwhile, according to a report, the trustee of the two holy mosques, Shah Salman, has approved the inauguration of the Prophet's Mosque from Sunday.
In this regard, the General Presidency for Sacred Affairs has made preparations to reopen the Masjid al-Nabawi as a precautionary measure and has limited the number of worshipers to 40% at a time.
Worshipers will be allowed to enter the mosque from the time of Fajr on Sunday (Shawwal 8) morning.
In addition, the carpets placed in the courtyard of the Prophet's Mosque will be removed and prayers will be offered on the floor.
According to information provided on the official Twitter accounts of the two holy sites, the Prophet's Mosque will be opened to the public.
According to the statement, all the carpets have been removed and prayers will be offered on the marble floor of Masjid Nabavi.
Only the courtyard and extension of Masjid Nabavi will be opened for worshipers.
In addition, the public or worshipers will not have access to the shrine of the Messenger of God.
It says that worshipers should take precautionary measures and wear masks when entering the Prophet's Mosque.
The statement said that a plan has been prepared to disinfect and wash the floor of Masjid-e-Nabawi after every prayer.
At the same time, the parking fee of Masjid Nabavi will be paid through the electronic application of smartphones and 50 parking lots will be enabled.
It added that iftar was banned in the Masjid al-Nabawi and its grounds, while only 40 per cent of the mosque's capacity would allow worshipers to enter.
According to the statement, distribution of water bottles in Masjid Nabavi and its premises is still closed.
Note that on May 26, Saudi Arabia announced ease of lockdown and partial resumption of activities in the country.
From May 31, the ban on relocation and other activities will be lifted in all cities of the state except Mecca.
The lockdown will be relaxed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., but curfews will remain in place at other times, while Mecca will remain under lockdown for 24 hours.
According to the report, a curfew will be lifted across the state on June 21 and collective prayers will be offered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Until then, social distance guidelines will continue to be implemented and gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned.
Authorities also allowed ministries, government agencies and private sector companies to resume their government activities.
However, all areas of employment where social distance rules are difficult to enforce, such as beauty salons, shops and sports and health clubs, will remain closed.
Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah pilgrims and international flights until further notice.
The Saudi government imposed a lockdown in early March to curb the spread of the corona virus, which was tightened by mid-April, and a curfew was imposed in several cities, including Mecca.
The Saudi government has also temporarily suspended Umrah as a precautionary measure, while the Saudi government has not yet signed an agreement with any other country regarding Hajj, and it is believed that this year's Hajj Maybe not, but it's too early. Anything to say in this regard
In Saudi Arabia, more than 81,000 people have been infected with the corona virus so far, while 458 have died and more than 57,000 have recovered.
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The doors of all mosques in Saudi Arabia, except Mecca, will remain open for worshipers on May 31 (Sunday) under a curfew imposed to curb the spread of the corona virus, according to details.
Yesterday, the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, after completing his visit to inspect all necessary precautions, announced that Saudi Arabia's mosques are ready to receive worshipers.
Abdul Latif bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh had said that during the inspection visits we saw that the preparations for reopening the mosques have been completed.
Meanwhile, according to a report, the trustee of the two holy mosques, Shah Salman, has approved the inauguration of the Prophet's Mosque from Sunday.
In this regard, the General Presidency for Sacred Affairs has made preparations to reopen the Masjid al-Nabawi as a precautionary measure and has limited the number of worshipers to 40% at a time.
Worshipers will be allowed to enter the mosque from the time of Fajr on Sunday (Shawwal 8) morning.
In addition, the carpets placed in the courtyard of the Prophet's Mosque will be removed and prayers will be offered on the floor.
According to information provided on the official Twitter accounts of the two holy sites, the Prophet's Mosque will be opened to the public.
According to the statement, all the carpets have been removed and prayers will be offered on the marble floor of Masjid Nabavi.
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Only the courtyard and extension of Masjid Nabavi will be opened for worshipers.
In addition, the public or worshipers will not have access to the shrine of the Messenger of God.
It says that worshipers should take precautionary measures and wear masks when entering the Prophet's Mosque.
The statement said that a plan has been prepared to disinfect and wash the floor of Masjid-e-Nabawi after every prayer.
At the same time, the parking fee of Masjid Nabavi will be paid through the electronic application of smartphones and 50 parking lots will be enabled.
It added that iftar was banned in the Masjid al-Nabawi and its grounds, while only 40 per cent of the mosque's capacity would allow worshipers to enter.
According to the statement, distribution of water bottles in Masjid Nabavi and its premises is still closed.
Note that on May 26, Saudi Arabia announced ease of lockdown and partial resumption of activities in the country.
From May 31, the ban on relocation and other activities will be lifted in all cities of the state except Mecca.
The lockdown will be relaxed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., but curfews will remain in place at other times, while Mecca will remain under lockdown for 24 hours.
According to the report, a curfew will be lifted across the state on June 21 and collective prayers will be offered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Until then, social distance guidelines will continue to be implemented and gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned.
Authorities also allowed ministries, government agencies and private sector companies to resume their government activities.
However, all areas of employment where social distance rules are difficult to enforce, such as beauty salons, shops and sports and health clubs, will remain closed.
Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah pilgrims and international flights until further notice.
The Saudi government imposed a lockdown in early March to curb the spread of the corona virus, which was tightened by mid-April, and a curfew was imposed in several cities, including Mecca.
The Saudi government has also temporarily suspended Umrah as a precautionary measure, while the Saudi government has not yet signed an agreement with any other country regarding Hajj, and it is believed that this year's Hajj Maybe not, but it's too early. Anything to say in this regard
In Saudi Arabia, more than 81,000 people have been infected with the corona virus so far, while 458 have died and more than 57,000 have recovered.

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