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In Pictures: Scaled back Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is holding this year’s Haj with a very limited number due to COVID-19

Published: July 31, 2020 12:16 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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Copy of 2020-07-31T061739Z_453330871_RC264I9Z3P3R_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182288388 — Pilgrims will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing during a series of religious rites that are completed over five days in the holy city of Mecca and its surroundings in western Saudi Arabia. | A Muslim pilgrim wearing a face mask casts stones at pillars symbolizing Satan during the annual Haj pilgrimage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T061738Z_1160174962_RC264I992FPS_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182285480 — Saudi authorities enforces stringent measures during this year’s Haj. | Saudi Haj Security Force personnel are seen standing as muslim pilgrims head to cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan during the annual Haj pilgrimage Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073651Z_846413154_RC274I9VF3WU_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182273962 — Saudi Arabia started prohibiting people without permits from entering the holy places in Mecca, Muzdalifah, Arafat and Mina under a strict security plan. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073226Z_42710848_RC274I9ZXYTO_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182262114 — More than 2 million Muslims usually perform the Haj every year which is one of Islam’s five pillars. Muslims are expected to perform it at least once in their lives - if they can afford it and are physically able. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073936Z_2063720932_RC274I9TVVQ1_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182282679 — Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks are seen following and walking on social distance lines set up by authorities as they perform Tawaf around Kaaba Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073737Z_1845091953_RC274I9IXW69_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182280170 — Muslim pilgrims perform Tawaf around Kaaba during the annual Haj pilgrimage. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T072134Z_1126092290_RC274I9XJWV9_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182258327 — Muslim pilgrims offer prayers at the Grand mosque. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T071859Z_730830075_RC274I98SYLI_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182256486 — Muslim pilgrims keeping social distance arrive at the Grand mosque. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T065958Z_878503699_RC264I9EO0YG_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-STONNING-1596182254498 — Pilgrims are required to wear masks and observe social distancing during a series of religious rites. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073712Z_519483985_RC274I9E1C9C_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182277025 — Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks and keeping social distance perform Tawaf around Kaaba. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073602Z_1825369060_RC274I9LFE9X_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182269790 — Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks and keeping social distance perform Tawaf around Kaaba. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of 2020-07-31T073253Z_1576725947_RC274I9Z61E5_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SAUDI-HAJ-1596182266052 — Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks and keeping social distance perform Tawaf around Kaaba. Image Credit: Reuters

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