Saudi Arabia: 10 mln people performed umrah since easing of pandemic restrictions
Published 18 Sep,2021 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that ten million people have performed the Umrah since the launch of the “safe version” of the pilgrimage as the Kingdom started to ease restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah Mashat said the ministry started to receive pilgrims from outside of Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the month of Muharram.
A document with the list of procedures, regulations and conditions was drafted to organize their arrival and coordinate with the relevant authorities in the Kingdom to ensure their safety.
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