Iran on Monday reopened key Shiite shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

At Tehran’s Shah Abdol-Azim shrine, worshippers had to wear a mask, walk through a disinfection tunnel and have their temperature checked, AFP reported. The Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad in northeast Iran and the Fatima Masumeh shrine and Jamkaran mosque in the holy city of Qom also reopened while observing health protocols.

Worshippers were shown on state TV crying and running towards Imam Reza’s shrine as they were guided by attendants.

Iran has allowed a phased reopening of its economy and gradual relaxation of restrictions since early April. A further easing is expected in the coming days despite a recent uptick in new cases.

Source: RT