Saudi Mufti allows use of mask during Umrah

RIYADH: The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Wednesday allowed the use of mask with Ahram while performing the Umrah.
According to an Arabic Newspaper, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al Sheikh said the people performing the Umrah can wear mask within Haram Sharif while offering Tawaf, Sa’ee and prayers to save themselves from contagious diseases.
According to him, wearing a mask is unlike covering the face. There is no harm in wearing a mask if one needs; however it is better not to wear if not necessary.
The Mufti Azam explained, ‘We have been enjoined on to adopt all the possible measures against communicable infections.’