Saudi suspends 'umrah' pilgrimage over coronavirus fears
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Saudi Arabia on Wednesday suspended the year-round "umrah" pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spreading to Islam's holiest cities, an unprecedented move that raises fresh uncertainty over the annual hajj. The kingdom halted the pilgrimage for its own citizens and residents, on read more...
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