Niamey, Jul 2, 2020, SPA -- The Islamic Association of Niger (AIN) confirmed that what the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia did in limiting the number of pilgrims for this year's Hajj season 2020 due to the precautionary fears resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, comes in line with the Sharia purposes of our religion, that came to maintain the human being as warding off evil is given priority over achieving benefits. "We agree with this proper procedure taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling on all Muslims to respect and adhere to it." the Islamic Association of Niger said in a statement. --SPA 22:02 LOCAL TIME 19:02 GMT 0026 www.spa.gov.sa/w1363429