It is not clear if the Hajj pilgrimage, which begins in July this year, will be affected
Non-religious tourists from virus-affected countries are also being barred from the country.
Saudi Arabia hosts the two holiest sites of Islam in Mecca and Medina.
The country welcomes millions of Muslim visitors throughout the year – with a peak for the Hajj pilgrimage, due to begin this year in July.
Unlike the Hajj, the “Umrah” can take place at any time of the year – but those journeys have now been stopped for foreigners. Entry is also suspended for visits to Medina.
Mecca, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, is home to Islam’s holiest shrine. Medina is where he is buried.
The ministry of foreign affairs said the suspensions were temporary – but did not say when they would end.
Non-religious tourists from countries with reported coronavirus infections will also be denied entry officials said, but without specifying which countries.
Saudi Arabia said this week that 400,000 tourist visas had been issued since October.
Philippines observes ‘no contact’ Ash Wednesday
The usual practice of rubbing ash on foreheads for Ash Wednesday was eschewed by the Philippines this year.
Leaders of the Philippine Catholic church instead recommended for ash to be sprinkled on people’s heads to avoid physical contact as a precaution against the virus.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the run-up to Easter.
Catholic devotees wearing protective masks fall in line to have their head sprinkled with ash