Abu Dhabi, June 23, 2020, SPA – The Chairman of the World Muslim Communities Council Dr. Ali Rashid Al-Nuaimi has affirmed the Council’s support for the decision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj for this year in 1441 AH with very limited numbers for those wishing to perform this ritual from different nationalities who reside in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Al-Nuaimi pointed to the importance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision at this current and sensitive time, for preserving human life, achieving the purposes of the Islamic law, and the interests of religion and life without disrupting the living system. He noted the importance of performing this ritual in compliance with precautionary procedures, officials’ directives and guidelines, as well as requirements for prevention and social distancing to protect people from Coronavirus pandemic, which has affected more than 180 countries around the world. The Chairman of the World Muslim Communities Council stated that the Kingdom always affirms its keenness on the comfort and safety of the guests of the Grand Holy Mosque and visitors of the Prophet’s Holy Mosque, as well as ensuring their safe return to their countries, asking Allah Almighty to eliminate this pandemic from the whole world and heal all the sick. --SPA 14:22 LOCAL TIME 11:22 GMT 0011 www.spa.gov.sa/w1355872