Riyadh, March 02, 2020, SPA -- A number of Islamic figures lauded the measures taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to curb the spread of Corona virus. They were Adviser to the Prime Minister on Religious and Customary Affairs in Niger Sheikh Burima Abdo Daoud and Head of the Charitable Guidance Association in Senegal Sheikh Ismail Djiby Sambo. They affirmed that the Kingdom's decision to suspend Umrah visas comes within the framework of the safety of Umrah performers coming from all over the world and maintaining the health security to limit the spread of the epidemic. --SPA 17:22 LOCAL TIME 14:22 GMT 0022 www.spa.gov.sa/w1279291