Saudi Arabia to receive Umrah requests from abroad starting August 9

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it will start gradually receiving Umrah requests from abroad starting August 9, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The ministry will also gradually increase the capacity to reach 2 million pilgrims per month.

Permits will be issued through the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps.

Only international pilgrims who were vaccinated with either Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, or the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 jab will be allowed to perform Umrah, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

Pilgrims under the age of 18 are prohibited from performing the ritual.

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