Lahore, 4th April: The pandemic coronavirus, which spread from China’s city Wuhan is wreaking havoc globally, killing almost 60,000 people so far in the world. Saudi Arabia is one such state where there have been some reported deaths from COVID-19 and the number of patients is on the rise. The Saudi government has imposed curfew in the state, a ban has been imposed on Umrah pilgrims and all air operations are also suspended. The rising concern amid the pandemic all over the Muslim countries is whether or not there will be a Hajj this year? The Saudi government has asked the countries to wait and that the concerned authorities are looking into the matter closely and will soon inform the countries about the major decision taken. COVID-19: Super powers angered on China’s facade If Hajj is canceled this year, it will not be the first time, as in the past, Hajj had been canceled several times as well. The Gulf East Eye has published a report stating that if Hajj Baitullah is not carried in the year 2020, it would not be the first time in Islamic history. According to the report, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia came into existence … Continue reading Hajj cancellation: Facts we didn’t know before the pandemic