Riyadh: The memorization of Holy Quran sessions will be allowed again at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia starting from September 4, local media reported on Friday.
It comes after a nearly two-year suspension as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Director of Quranic sessions, Professor Badr Al-Muhamadi said that the sessions will be held in person from September 4, 2021, during the evening from 4 pm to 8 pm.
“The department has worked out an operation plan for gradual return of the Holy Quran sessions in the Grand Mosque,” said Badr Al Muhammadi, Saudi television Al Ekhbariya reported.
Al-Muhammadi explained that the phased plan is based on regulations that initially limit attendance to eight learners and hold one daily session as part of health precautions.
Only fully vaccinated people are allowed to participate in the sessions.
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