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Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirus

Published March 17, 2020
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Saudi Arabia is suspending all Friday and other main prayer congregations at mosques across the Kingdom as part of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to Saudi Press Agency reports.

The only prayers permitted to continue outside the home will be at the two Holy mosques in Makkah and Madina, according to SPA's report.

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