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Hajj and Umrah Ministry confirms all visa types allow holders to perform Umrah

Hajj and Umrah confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform Umrah while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The ministry said the measure comes as part of its efforts to streamline procedures for Umrah performers and broaden access to services within the Hajj and Umrah system, in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision …

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Makkah Grand Mosque management to pilgrims: Don’t get carried away taking selfies

MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque urged worshippers and pilgrims not to get carried away with taking photos or selfies inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque. Those who are interested in photography are requested to get an official permit. Mashhour Al-Mun’emi, the assistant under deputy for Grand Mosque services, told Arab News that …

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