Pilgrims safe amid regional tensions

4 days ago

Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed says there is no danger to Maldivian pilgrims currently in Mecca, despite emergency alerts issued in parts of western Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense sent out warning messages through the National Early Warning Platform, advising residents in several western cities, including Jeddah, Mecca, Taif, Yanbu and Al-Ula, to take precautionary safety