Saudi Arabia expects 20,000 on Nov 1 when umrah reopens to foreign pilgrims
Saudi Arabia will start stage three of the re-opening of umrah on Sunday (Nov 1), expecting 20,000 pilgrims per day including those from abroad.
Authorities say they are also ready for 60,000 worshippers per day at the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, reported state news agency SPA. Admittance for pilgrims from abroad will be gradual from countries free from COVID-19 health risks.
The kingdom re-opened for umrah on Oct 4 for citizens and residents in the country after suspending the pilgrimage in late February as part of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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