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Warning to pilgrims: Social media may harm the spirit of Hajj

The Presidency of Religious Affairs warned pilgrims who livestream or take photos on social media during the Tawaf around the Kaaba, stating, "If you turn the Rawdah and the Kaaba into platforms for taking photos and livestreaming, this will harm the spirit of Hajj."

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Bilgiç stated that it is more appropriate to recite prayers during Tawaf and visits, and he added: "It is necessary to avoid actions that will damage the spirit of Hajj. If you turn the Rawdah and the Kaaba into platforms for taking photos and livestreaming, this will harm the spirit of Hajj. If you think that the pilgrimage is only about physical actions and do not understand the meaning behind them, you will be among those who merely go and return; the essence is to truly experience the pilgrimage."