Makkah hotel occupancy rate hits 80%, the highest in 3 years
The hotel and accommodation sector in Makkah witnessed a huge surge during the Ramadan season of 2023, as the hotel occupancy rate reached 80%, the highest in three years. This is in accordance with data released by the Hajj and Umrah Committee at Makkah Chamber.
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It is not mandatory for foreign pilgrims’ service providers to establish service companies
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made the finishing touches to the amendments in some articles of the Law of Service Providers for Foreign Pilgrims which is in line with the latest developments while contributing to improve the services provided to the pilgrims.
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Hajj Ministry begins 2nd phase of registration for domestic pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the second phase of registration of Hajj for domestic pilgrims with the aim of providing an opportunity for those who had performed Hajj five or more years ago.
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Hajj and Umrah Prosecution inaugurated next to Grand Mosque
Attorney General and Chairman of the Public Prosecution Council Sheikh Saud Bin Abdullah Al-Mujab has inaugurated the Hajj and Umrah Prosecution next to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
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Pilgrims must avoid carrying large amount of money and jewelry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised pilgrims to avoid carrying large amounts of money and jewelry while performing Umrah rituals.
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Umrah reservations for the last 10 days of Ramadan are now available
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the opening of Umrah reservations for the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Pilgrims must respect holy places' sanctity and not to be preoccupied with taking photos
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah called on all visitors of the holy mosques to respect the sanctity of these places and to adhere to morals while taking photos.
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Umrah is not allowed to be repeated in Ramadan
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stressed that pilgrims are not allowed to repeat Umrah during Ramadan, and they have the right to perform it only once.
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Permit not required for prayer at Two Holy Mosques during last 10 days of Ramadan
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified on Monday that it is not required to obtain a permit to offer prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan.
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10 Ramadan is final date to submit for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the 10th of Ramadan would be the final date for domestic pilgrims, citizens and residents, to submit their request to perform Hajj.
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Ministry clarifies refund policy for domestic Hajj pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the refund policies before and after issuing the permit for the pilgrims inside Saudi Arabia who have registered for Hajj 2023.
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GCC residents with any profession can perform Umrah
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that it is now possible for all residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to perform Umrah on an electronic visit visa to the Kingdom, without the requirement for any specific profession.
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