Thursday, May 28, 2020
Suspension continues on Umrah Pilgrimage and Visiting, Will be reviewed Periodically - Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia said that In accordance with the decision of the Kingdom's leadership to implement the interim measures to return to normal life, The Ministry confirms the continuation of the suspension of Umrah pilgrimage and the visiting for the current period. See Also : How to go to night and dawn prayers at Mosques during Curfew
The decision will be periodically reviewed in accordance with the corona virus pandemic and the recommendations issued by the competent committee, May Allah protect everyone from the Corona pandemic.
- The Ministry eased the return of about 450,000 Umrah performers safely to their countries among with precautionary and preventive measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of corona virus in the country. Recommend : Saudi Arabia's 2 new airports Al Jouf and Ar Ar ready to be operational
- More than 60,000 Umrah performers were sent back to their countries during the 5 day Eid holidays, It was a big operation since the suspension of international flights in Saudi Arabia.
- The Ministry and its affiliate departments played their important role in the government's effort to stop the spread of corona virus by carrying out a package of program and initiatives in accordance with the measures endorsed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Most Viewed : Expired Tourist visas to extend for 3 months for free
