The Hajj and Umrah Ministry of Saudi Arabia today allowed children of all ages inside the holy mosques of Makkah and Madinah.
In a tweet, Saudi Ministry said that all children can now accompany their parents and relatives inside the mosques. Earlier, due to Covid-19 protocols, only vaccinated children above age five could enter the Haramain. The rest were only allowed to enter courtyards.
Saudi Ministry has announced this decision a few weeks ahead of the beginning of the fasting month, probably from April 3, 2022.
The Saudi Press Agency has also promised that this year Hajj will be performed in great numbers.
Meanwhile, on March 11, first Friday prayers, after the removal of Covid-19 restrictions, were offered at the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah. More than a million worshippers were a part of it.
Saudi Ministry also said that the last Friday prayer was offered at Makkah and Madinah mosques without any COVID restrictions to facilitate pilgrims to worship there with comfort.
