Sparse Crowds and Social Distancing Mark This Year's Haj

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30 July 2020 10:22 WIB

Muslim pilgrims maintain social distancing as they circle the Kaaba at the Grand mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 29, 2020. Muslim pilgrims started the annual haj pilgrimage on Wednesday (July 29), which has been dramatically scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via REUTERS

30 Juli 2020 00:00 WIB

Muslim pilgrims maintain social distancing as they circle the Kaaba at the Grand mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 29, 2020. For the first time in the modern era, amid efforts to curb COVID-19, Muslims from abroad will be unable to attend the pilgrimage. Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via REUTERS

30 Juli 2020 00:00 WIB

Muslim pilgrims maintain social distancing as they circle the Kaaba at the Grand mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 29, 2020. This year's event has been limited to about 1,000 pilgrims from within Saudi Arabia, 70% of whom will be foreign residents of the kingdom. Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via REUTERS

30 Juli 2020 00:00 WIB

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba at the Grand mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 29, 2020. The remaining 30% will be drawn from Saudi healthcare workers and security personnel who have recovered from the coronavirus, as a gesture of thanks for their sacrifice. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

30 Juli 2020 00:00 WIB

30 Juli 2020 00:00 WIB

30 Juli 2020 00:00 WIB