In photos: Thousands of international pilgrims perform a socially distant Umrah in Saudi Arabia

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In photos: Thousands of international pilgrims perform a socially distant Umrah in Saudi Arabia

For the first time in history, pilgrims are praying without having their shoulders touch

Published: November 01, 2020 18:00 Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — Ten thousand international pilgrims arrive on the first day of Umrah resumption. Muslims at the Kaaba are keeping a safe social distance, perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque after Saudi authorities ease the COVID-19 restrictions, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — The third stage for foreign pilgrims, beginning on Sunday, has been implemented amid strict health measures including limiting the ritual to Muslims aged between 18 to 50 years. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — The eligible pilgrims are required to show a test result conducted 72 hours at most before arrival proving they are free of COVID-19. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — Pilgrims, coming from abroad to the kingdom to perform the Umrah, are allowed a 10-day stay, Saudi media reported Sunday. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — Pilgrims must have a health guide provided by Umrah companies to monitor each group throughout their visit. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Saudi 7 — Pilgrims practice social distancing while praying around the Kaaba. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi — A mask-clad Pakistani traveller arriving to Saudi Arabia to perform the year-round Umrah pilgrimage, is welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, before being sequestered for three days as a COVID-19 precaution. Image Credit: AFP

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — Piligrims from international flights arrives for Umrah after Saudi authorities ease coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi — Saudi medical staff give oral medication to the piligrims from international flights on their way to Umrah at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Umrah in Saudi Arabia — Mohammed Saleh Benten (C-L), Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, welcomes Pakistani travellers arriving to Saudi Arabia to perform the year-round Umrah pilgrimage at King Abdulaziz International Airport in the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah. Image Credit: AFP

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