There was disappointing but expected news for millions of Muslims around the world this week, as Saudi Arabia banned foreign travellers from entering the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Redmond Shannon reports, that’s throwing a wrench into the plans of many worshippers hoping to make the trip to the holy city of Mecca.
- Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus restrictions, allows pilgrims to return to Mecca
- Saudi Arabia says ‘very limited’ hajj to be held due to coronavirus