People with illnesses urged to avoid Umrah
Worshippers suffering from chronic diseases were on Monday urged to postpone planned Umrah pilgrimages to the Grand Mosque in Makkah due to the increased risks to their health should they contract the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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250,000 Umrah pilgrims to be allowed in second phase
As many as 250,000 domestic pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah in the second phase as part of the gradual resumption of the pilgrimage and visits to the Two Holy Mosques from Sunday (Oct. 18).
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Interior Ministry, NAHCON partner on Makkah Route Initiative -
The Ministry of Interior and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria are collaborating on the Makkah Route Initiative to ease Hajj operations for Nigerians. The initiative would involve the screening of intending pilgrims from the Nigeria exit point in order to eliminate the long hours in screening at the point of entry to Makkah.
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60% of hotels and shops in Makkah are preparing to start operating
60% of hotels and shops in Makkah continue to prepare for the start of operations, in conjunction with the gradual return of Umrah and visitation.
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More than 500 employees recruited to oversee safe Umrah pilgrimages
More than 500 employees have been recruited to guide pilgrims performing Umrah after Saudi Arabia lifted a temporary ban on the pilgrimage due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Indian Umrah pilgrims not likely to get visas in Rabiul Awwal
There is no likelihood of Umrah facility being restored for the pilgrims of India in the month of Rabiul Awwal as Saudi authorities are not likely to issue visas to Indian pilgrims.
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Saudi's Al-Mataf project in Makkah readies path for pilgrims
Tracks are designated areas for Umrah pilgrims have been readied in line with the approved plan for the expansion project
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Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat has been the Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah since his appointment in October 2017. Dr. Mashat previously served in key roles at several public universities.
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24k pilgrims perform Umrah after Grand Mosque reopening with no reported virus cases
At least 24,000 pilgrims have performed Umrah since the Grand Mosque in Makkah reopened its doors to worshippers on Saturday, with no reported cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), figures have revealed.
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Makkah hotels bounce back with price cuts
Makkah hotel prices have been slashed to unprecedented levels in the Umrah season, with the price of rooms dropping as low as SR38 ($10) in some areas. Five-star hotels with a full view of the Grand Mosque in Makkah are getting ready to resume their activity and restore normality to the hotel industry by offering great discounts.
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Umrah pilgrims registered in ‘Eatmarna’ App begin arriving
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, received here after midnight, the leading group of Umrah performers from inside the Kingdom.
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Grand Mosque geared to receive first batch of Umrah performers
The Grand Mosque will receive the first groups of Umrah performers, after the issuance of approval of the gradual return to normal life, with application of the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched "Eaatamarna" application for those wishing to perform Umrah.
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