Story | Education
29 July 2020
Restrictions on Hajj due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused some debate – but Professor Josef Waleed Meri says it only strengthens a spiritual connection.
Image source: Andrew V Marcus, via ShutterstockQatar Foundation academic Professor Josef Waleed Meri explains how this year does not represent the first time that Hajj has been suspended for many pilgrims
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