ARAB NEWS: The second phase of Umrah will be resumed on Sunday 18th October 2020. 15,000 worshipers allowed to perform the rituals, and 40,000 worshipers pray every day at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
The operation at the Grand Mosque will carried out against the backdrop of strict social distancing measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The second phase of Umrah
Govt. suspended Umrah services on March 1 following the COVID-19 pandemic, but last month the Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry agreed to return to Umrah operations starting October 4 gradually.
- The first phase allowed Umrah possible for Saudis and immigrants living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- The decision to allow foreign pilgrims to worship will be taken after reviewing the pandemic situation.
The first phase allowed Umrah for Saudis and immigrants living in the kingdom before expanding to a larger capacity and finally enabling pilgrims outside Saudi Arabia.
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However, the decision to accept foreign pilgrims will made after reviewing the pandemic situation and the number of cases around the world.
The ministry has launched a smartphone app called Eatmarna to grant Umrah permits to future believers.
Users must ensure that they registered with the Ministry of Health’s Tawakkalna app so that authorities can verify their health and the right to perform rituals.
Govt. added a new set of worship permits to the app on Tuesday.
“The new permits include one to pray at the Grand Mosque, one to pray in the Holy Chamber of the Prophet in the prophetic mosque, and one to greet the Prophet,” said a ministry official.
