Indian Umrah pilgrims not likely to get visas in Rabiul Awwal
There is no likelihood of Umrah facility being restored for the pilgrims of India in the month of Rabiul Awwal as Saudi authorities are not likely to issue visas to Indian pilgrims.
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Saudi's Al-Mataf project in Makkah readies path for pilgrims
Tracks are designated areas for Umrah pilgrims have been readied in line with the approved plan for the expansion project
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Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat has been the Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah since his appointment in October 2017. Dr. Mashat previously served in key roles at several public universities.
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24k pilgrims perform Umrah after Grand Mosque reopening with no reported virus cases
At least 24,000 pilgrims have performed Umrah since the Grand Mosque in Makkah reopened its doors to worshippers on Saturday, with no reported cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), figures have revealed.
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Makkah hotels bounce back with price cuts
Makkah hotel prices have been slashed to unprecedented levels in the Umrah season, with the price of rooms dropping as low as SR38 ($10) in some areas. Five-star hotels with a full view of the Grand Mosque in Makkah are getting ready to resume their activity and restore normality to the hotel industry by offering great discounts.
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Umrah pilgrims registered in ‘Eatmarna’ App begin arriving
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, received here after midnight, the leading group of Umrah performers from inside the Kingdom.
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Grand Mosque geared to receive first batch of Umrah performers
The Grand Mosque will receive the first groups of Umrah performers, after the issuance of approval of the gradual return to normal life, with application of the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched "Eaatamarna" application for those wishing to perform Umrah.
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First pilgrims arrive at Grand Mosque after six-month curb
After more than six months, with the exception of Hajj, Makkah’s Grand Mosque has opened its doors to the first group of pilgrims performing Umrah in a welcome sign of a new beginning.
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108,041 Umrah permits issued in 1 week after launch of Umrah app
A total of 108,041 Umrah permits were issued after the launch of Eatmarna application on Sept. 27 until Oct. 1, 2020, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.
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108,041 Umrah permits issued
A total of 108,041 permits were issued for pilgrims between the launch of the Eatmarna app on Sept. 27 up to Oct. 1, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
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Visitors to Kiswah complex in Saudi Arabia limited to 25
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the Agency for the Affairs of the Kaaba’s Kiswah, Exhibitions and Museums, has limited the number of visitors to its facilities to 20-25 per visit.
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Preparations complete to receive pilgrims at meeqat mosques
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has completed all preparations in mosques and other facilities at meeqats prior to the gradual resumption of Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4.
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