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Saudi Arabia Suspends Umrah for Citizens, U.A.E. Shuts Schools

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By Shaji Mathew and Farah Elbahrawy

March 4, 2020 at 5:08 AM UTC

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March 4, 2020 at 1:50 PM UTC

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Saudi Arabia took the rare step of suspending the umrah pilgrimage to Mecca for its citizens and residents in response to the coronavirus, a week after taking similar action toward foreigners.