The Indian government announced on June 14 that the Taj Mahal in Agra city will reopen this week. Two months ago, the famous monument was closed due to the complicated Covid-19 epidemic situation in the country.
To ensure safety during the pandemic, authorities have confirmed that they will impose strict regulations on visitors. Accordingly, visitors must disinfect their shoes before entering the Taj Mahal and are not allowed to touch the marble mausoleum.
Signs prohibit touching the marble surfaces inside the mausoleum.
The Taj Mahal is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, attracting 7 million visitors each year. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the temple has been closed to visitors.
Tourists take pictures with the Taj Mahal.
The number of new Covid-19 cases and deaths in the country of 1.3 billion people rose to record highs in April and May, forcing authorities to impose a lockdown to control the epidemic.
The situation in India has improved in recent weeks in some major cities, including the capital New Delhi and Mumbai, where some anti-epidemic measures have been relaxed.
TĀJ MAHAL
(Urdu: تاج محل, Hindi: ताज महल) is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, upon her death. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1653.
The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
