サウジアラビアがHajjの予約をずらすよう呼びかける

　うわあ、まじか。

BBC Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to delay Hajj bookings 1 Apr 2020

　これはたしか、正式なHajjは時期もきちんとしてないと駄目なはずで。つまり今生の最後の願いとばかり、今回にかけてたひとに「ああすまん、今年は控えてくれ」ということになる、というわけで…。

「Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims planning to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to delay booking amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.

Hajj Minister Mohammed Banten said the kingdom was concerned about the safety of pilgrims and urged people to "wait before concluding contracts".

Some two million people were expected to travel to Mecca and Medina this July and August for the annual gathering.」

　御師さんとの契約はまて、ビザは使えなくなるがその分は返す―。

「"So we have asked our brother Muslims in all countries to wait before concluding contracts [with tour operators] until the situation is clear."」

「The minister also said that, for the time being, people who had purchased Umra visas and that could not be used would be refunded the cost.」

　本気だ。ああー、これは私もまじめに感染対策しようかー…先生があんまり顔を隠すのはどうかと、マスクについてはちょっと考えていたのだけどー…。