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Coronavirus keeps pilgrims from participating in Umrah pilgrimage

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The Hajj pilgrims at Mecca. Source: Getty

Saudi Arabia has banned all religious visits to the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Saudi Arabia has banned all religious visits to the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19.

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