Saudi Arabia issues over two million Umrah visas this season

IHRAM.CO.ID, RIYADH – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued over two million Umrah visas during the current Umrah season, which began on 1 Muharram 1444 (July 30, 2022). These millions of visas are intended for pilgrims coming from a total of 176 countries around the world.

Member of the National Committee for Hajj, Umrah and Visits Hani Al-Omairi said about 150 companies and service institutions Umrah offer the best service to pilgrims from their arrival in the Kingdom until their departure to their place of origin.

Posted in Saudi Gazette, on Friday (21/10/2022), he said that Indonesia was in first position as the country that sent the most pilgrims. The next position is followed by Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia, India and Azerbaijan.

Not only that, it also records the time of the season Umrah The future will see an increase in the influx of pilgrims Umrah from various countries around the world. Meanwhile, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced the number of worshipers Umrah nationals and foreigners, as well as the pilgrims who visited the Great Mosque reached more than 30 million, during the first quarter of 1444 H.

The number of Muslims who visited and prayed at the Prophet’s Mosque during this period was over 40 million. The presidency said it had made comprehensive arrangements and advanced new technological means, including using robotics and artificial intelligence, to help pilgrims and worshipers perform rituals in a spiritual setting.

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