2021 Ramadan: Saudi Arabia to grant entry only to COVID-19 immunised persons
Published 06 Apr,2021 via BizWatchNigeria - Saudi authorities on Monday said that only people immunised against COVID19 will be allowed to perform the year-round Umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims.
The hajj and umrah ministry said in a statement that three categories of people would be considered “immunised” — those who have received two doses of the vaccine, those administered a single dose at least 14 days prior, and people who have recovered from the infection.
Only those people will be eligible for permits to perform umrah, as well as to attend prayers in the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca.
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