Umrah
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Saudi allows Ramzan Umrah booking through the Tawakkalna app
Riyadh: As the month of Ramzan approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) allows people to book an appointment through the Tawakkalna electronic application to perform Umrah, local media reported on Saturday.…
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Saudi Arabia lifts age limit for entering two Holy Mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday has lifted the age limit to perform the Umrah and as well as prayers at Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophets Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia: Vaccinated children age 7 and above can enter two holy mosques
Riyadh: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Friday that fully vaccinated children aged seven and above can apply for permits to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque…
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Saudi Arabia restricts Umrah repetition for foreign pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has restricted the repetition of Umrah for foreign pilgrims, only allowing them to perform it three times during a 30-day stay amid concerns over rising…
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Significant increase in Umrah pilgrims expected in next 3 months
There is likely to be a significant rise in the number of international Umrah pilgrims over the next three months. According to a member of the national committee for Hajj and Umrah,…
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Saudi Arabia allows pilgrims to access Grand Mosque without buying transport tickets
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have allowed pilgrims to head to the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah without having to buy transport tickets, saying the service is optional,…
