Umrah pilgrimage in the Saudi city of Mecca
14 April 2021 |
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Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, begins the year-round umrah pilgrimage for Muslims, following the authorities' announcement that only people immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to attend. AERIAL
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