Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Lockdown expected in Saudi Arabia Amid Increasing COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus

A lockdown is expected to be imposed in Saudi Arabia due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the kingdom.

The Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman said,

“Rising cases of coronavirus in Saudi Arabia are alarming. It could lead to lockdowns in some cities and villages.”

He further added,

“If the epidemic rate and critical cases continue to rise, strict action will be taken.”

Moreover, the spokesman for Saudi Interior Ministry also advised people to follow the Sops “If SOPs are not followed, some activities may be banned in the Kingdom.”

Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s health ministry had announced that pilgrims who want to perform Hajj this year must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the details, Saudi Health Minister Tawfiq Al Rabiah had said that participation in the Hajj season will ensure that pilgrims must be vaccinated, as part of the main condition for the pilgrimage. 

“The COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to the Hajj and will be one of the main conditions (for receiving a permit to come),” a circular signed by the health minister read.

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Makkah’s Grand Mosque All Set To Offer Iftar Feast In Ramadan

Makkah Grand Mosque Iftar
Makkah’s Grand Mosque will offer Iftar feast in the holy month of Ramadan, the emirate of Makkah announced on Monday.

According to the details, the emirate of Makkah has announced to grant permission for holding iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

The feast will be distributed in residential neighbourhoods and streets across the city.

The concerned committee would receive applications from those willing to participate in the iftar feast.

https://sr-mkh.org.sa, a website in this regard has been established to receive the applications.

However, the food items specified for the distribution includes food baskets for needy families, hot meals in outlets, and dry meals inside the Grand Mosque and in the residential neighbourhoods.

Previously in 2020, the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus outbreak had pushed the emirate to stop the sharing of iftar meals in the Grand Mosque.

Moreover, Iftar meals are distributed in the holy city to avoid racial discrimination and it brings together all belonging to different races.

The meals are organized an hour before the Maghrib prayer and half an hour before the fast-breaking, the meals are distributed.

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