Curbs eased at Grand Mosque in Makkah

Distancing signs, in place for months at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, have been removed as the holy site has returned to its full capacity amid easing of restrictions against Covid-19.

Rows of worshippers yesterday performed the Fajr (dawn) prayers at the mosque without distancing for the first time in more than a year.

“We are ready to launch a plan to ease precautions at all departments and sectors, allowing all services to return in full capacity,” said Saad Al Mohaimid, the deputy head of the general president for the Grand Mosque affairs.