We have mainly focused on the health aspect this year for its extreme importance in the current unique situation (the coronavirus disease pandemic). The remaining stages will be implemented in the coming days,� said Maj. Gen. Muhammad Al-Ahmadi. He pointed out that new arrangements had been put in place to control pilgrims� entry and exit to the Grand Mosque to ensure social distancing and effective precautionary measures against COVID-19. Defined pathways for the performance of walking rituals around the Kaaba and between the hills of Safa and Marwah had been established, and entrance to the Grand Mosque area would only be allowed to those with official permission.