Same reason a governor would allow spring break or Mardi Gras, I imagine
Saudi Arabia
Airlifts for Brit citizens may start [Monday]; airlifts for US citizens not firmed up but will be announced with short notice. UK will be repatriating Saudi citizens as part of these flights. Saudi cases: 1,203 deaths: 4
this blogger gives a rundown on the various cities in Saudi about 7 min in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40C-u5T8vKc
Choir practice turns fatal. Airborne coronavirus strongly suspected
https://www.yahoo.com/news/choir-decided-ahead-rehearsal-now-023414705.html