Record numbers expected in last 10 days of Ramadan prompt authorities to issue new guidelines
Saudi Arabia's two holiest cities are expected to welcome a significant influx of worshippers during the last ten days of Ramadan, prompting authorities to issue a fresh set of directives.
The kingdom's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issued guidelines to ensure a seamless Umrah experience for multitudes of worshippers expected to gather in Makkah during the last 10 days of the month.
"During the last ten nights, blessings multiply and the crowds at the Haram grow - making it even more important to follow the rules and guidelines that help ease congestion," the ministry wrote on socia media platform X on March 20.
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Muhammad Ali Bandial