CORONA VIRUS AND UMMRAH
Saudi Arabia announced late Monday that only people immunized against the coronavirus will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement that three categories of people would be considered "immunized" – those who have received two doses of the vaccine, those administered a single dose at least 14 days prior and people who have recovered from the infection.
CORONA VIRUS AND HAJJ
In 2010 Saudi Arabia says it will allow only about 1,000 pilgrims residing in the kingdom to perform the Hajj this year, one day after it announced the annual pilgrimage would be scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Some 2.5 million pilgrims from around the world flock annually to the cities of Mecca and Medina for the week-long ritual scheduled to begin in late July. This year, no overseas visitors would be allowed.
SAFETY TIPS WHILE IN MAKKAH
Stay alert! When out of your hotel, watch out for pickpockets. Even in hotels, keep your valuables secure in a safe. This is one of the reasons to carry fewer valuables as possible.
Avoid carrying too much of cash: Carrying a lot of money in a crowded place can not only take away your peace of mind but prove to be disastrous in case of loss or theft. Therefore, carrying money through a Hajj Umrah Forex Card is safer and much more convenient.
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For 18 years Makkah Tours has been committed to serving the guests of Allah. Our direct affiliation with the Ministry of Hajj as a certified group, our number one priority has been to ensure the best Hajj and Umrah experience, while keeping the price as affordable as possible.