Umrah pilgrims return to Grand Mosque after Hajj 2021

Worshippers perform tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on July 22, 2021. (AFP)

MAKKAH: Umrah pilgrims returned to the Grand Mosque to perform the lesser pilgrimage on Sunday after the successful and safe end of Hajj 2021.
Pilgrims will enter the Grand Mosque through specific gates in order to maintain precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure social distancing.
Specific locations have also been allocated for performing prayers and pilgrims will follow markings on the floor when performing tawaf as was seen during Hajj and throughout the coronavirus pandemic.