Large mosque reopened in Mecca, but not allowed to touch the House

Saudi authorities had suspended pilgrimage to the most holy place of Muslim religion this week to sterilize the environments. But the decision not to touch the sacred object of worship has remained in force. On Saturday, several hundred believers were seen walking around the temple but could not touch it, having been surrounded by a high barricade.

The unprecedented decision has raised uncertainty about pilgrimage, which is estimated to take place in July, with thousands of believers without information on how to conduct themselves. Hagi is one of the pillars of Islam and is carried out each year by millions.