Muslim Pilgrimages Canceled Amid Coronavirus Fears

The government has temporarily banned its citizens from visiting Mecca and Medina due to coronavirus concerns. This ban, which affects religious visas, lacks a clear end date and could impact the Hajj pilgrimage in July. As of the latest reports, over 94,000 people have been infected globally, with 2,900 cases in Iran and one in Saudi Arabia.

What action did the government take in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• They banned citizens from visiting Mecca and Medina.

• They reduced health screenings.

• They increased travel visas.

• They encouraged more pilgrimages.

What is the nature of the ban announced by the government?

• Permanent for the next five years

• Seasonal, only during winter

• Temporary with no specified end date

• Permanent with immediate effect

What major religious event could be affected by the ban?

• Hajj

• Eid al-Fitr

• Eid al-Adha

• Ramadan

How many people had been infected by the coronavirus globally as of the report?

• Over 70,000

• Over 120,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 94,000

How many coronavirus cases were reported in Saudi Arabia at the time of the report?

• One

• None

• Ten

• Hundred