Monitoring Desk
MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it has not fixed for pilgrims any specific number of times to perform Umrah.
“However, it is mandatory to comply with the ministry of Hajj directives to take an appointment for the specific time for performing Hajj or Umrah,” the ministry said while replying to questions.
The ministry stated that those who arrived in the Kingdom on a visit, work visa or tourist could perform Umrah. The pilgrim can also change the means of transportation he had used for his arrival during his departure from Saudi Arabia.
Holder of Umrah visa can travel between all cities of Kingdom
The ministry pointed out that the holder of the Umrah visa can travel between Madinah and Makkah as well as among all the cities of the Kingdom during the permitted period of his stay.
The Umrah pilgrims can enter and leave Saudi Arabia from any international or regional airport in the Kingdom.
