“From the start of November, the kingdom will allow pilgrims traveling from both inside and outside the country to perform the ritual at full capacity. This amounts to 20,000 pilgrims and 60,000 worshipers a day. Only pilgrims between 18-50 years of age will be allowed to travel from abroad for Umrah, and they will have to provide a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival in the country. All pilgrims coming from abroad will need to self-quarantine for three days. The authorities said they have co-ordinated with state-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines to provide the necessary seat capacity for pilgrims arriving from abroad.”
-Ieva Paldaviciute reporting on the implementation of the third phase of Saudi Arabia’s four-phase plan to resume Umrah. [Argus Media]
