HomeHajjSaudi Arabia lifts immunization check at two holy mosques

Saudi Arabia lifts immunization check at two holy mosques

Author

Date

Category

POST VIEWS

JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah scrapped the immunization status check for people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah from Thursday.

The ministry reviewed the most important developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic before lifting the precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.

The ministry also canceled the requirement of registering immunization data to obtain an Umrah permit for pilgrims from outside the Kingdom.

Read Also: Saudi Visa Bio App for self-registration of biometric data helps Tunisian Hajj, Umrah applicants get e-visa

Permits are no longer required to pray at the Grand Mosque or visit the Prophet’s Mosque but it is still mandatory to obtain permits for performing Umrah and visit AlRawdah AlSharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

- Advertisement -

All social distancing measures in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque are canceled but wearing masks is still mandatory.

The ministry also noted the abolition of the requirement to submit a PCR test upon arrival for foreign pilgrims and the abolition of the requirement of institutional quarantine and home quarantine for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom.

- Advertisement -

We Want Your Kind Support

Reporting the cradle of Islam requires a lot of money. We will not be deterred in our task by bringing to you instant happenings around the world, particularly as it concerns Islam. Keeping all our readers informed and educated is our goal.

Click Here to Join Our WhatsApp Group

For continued free access to in-depth news and detailed information, kindly consider making a modest donation to this noble cause.
Help to sustain reportage of Islam all around the globe and ensure everyone gets free access to it at all times.

DONATE NOW       

spot_img

Kaaba News E-Magazine

spot_img

RECENT POST

2023 Hajj Refund: The Unfinished Business

0
  By Ibrahim Muhammad National Coordinator Independent Hajj Reporters +2348037024356  FIRST, I must commend the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for the release of funds...
spot_img

POPULAR POST