Governor Makkah Prince Khalidul Faisal will have the blessings to give a wash to Khana Kaaba today. On the other hand, Saudi Health Ministry has decided to disallow kids less than 12 years, old above 65 and sick people to save pilgrims from viral diseases. King Abdullah, Head of House of Sauds, will give a wash to Kaaba with Zum Zum and essence of roses on first Shabaan. Ambassadors of Muslim countries, Ulema and a large number of Muslims will be present on the occasion. On the other hand, following the swine flu apprehensions in Cairo, the health ministry has decided precautionary health measures for the pilgrims. Pregnant women, kids, old and sick people will not be allowed to pilgrim. Talking to the media after the conference, Health Minister Abdullahur Rabi said that the number of pilgrims from any country would not be decreased. He said that World Health Organization (WHO) representatives had made it mandatory to verify these steps from the governments concerned.
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