saudi arabia lift umrah ban gradually

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh bin Tahir said the restoration of Umrah will begin soon for that an action plan being ready.

According to the Saudi news agency, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah finalized a program for the gradual restoration of Umrah travel with compliance with hygiene regulations and corona precautions, and Inshaa Allah Umrah service will start soon as per past routine.

Those who wish to perform Umrah must submit a Corona test report upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the pilgrims will be screened and tested again even on a minor symptom.

last week in the first phase, Saudi Arabia announced the resumption of flights to Gulf countries and non-Saudis, and for the resumption of Umrah, must use state-of-the-art technology.

saudi arabia lift umrah ban gradually

In this regard, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will launch an app through which those who wish to perform Umrah can determine the date and time of performing Umrah. Also, more than 30 Saudi and international companies will offer jobs in the Umrah program.

It should be noted that due to the Corona epidemic in Saudi Arabia, put a temporary ban on arriving in Saudi Arabia for Umrah and visiting the Madina (Prophet's Mosque) from February 26, and just remember only a few thousand foreign migrants residing in Saudi Arabia perform Hajj this year.