Saudi Arabia opens booking for Umrah from July 19

TBP Desk
14 Jul 2022 09:53:58 | Update: 14 Jul 2022 10:25:34

Muslims, keeping a safe social distance, perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque after Saudi authorities ease the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) restrictions, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, October 4, 2020 — Reuters Photo

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will open the booking for Umrah from July 19 after the completion of this year’s Hajj season.

The ministry said people wishing to perform Umrah will be able to book an appointment starting from Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 20, reports Saudi Gazette.

The ministry decided to limit the Umrah pilgrims to only Hajj pilgrims at present to facilitate the rituals for them and reduce overcrowding in addition to maintaining their safety.

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Umrah will continue to be performed only by the Hajj pilgrims until Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 20, 1443 AH, the ministry said.

The ministry also announced the success of the grouping plan for pilgrims after more than 90 per cent of them threw pebbles at the Jamarat.

The pilgrims, who were in a hurry, left Mina on the second day of Tashreeq on Monday for the Grand Mosque to perform the last Hajj rites, Tawaf Al-Wida (farewell circumambulation), after performing the stoning ritual at the three Jamarat pillars, symbolising Satan.