Riyadh: Saudi Arabia welcomed pilgrims from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the new season of Umrah.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said the step comes after the Ministry announced the success of the Haj season 1444 AH to enhance the experience of Muslim pilgrims and align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
However, pilgrims from outside the Saudi and the GCC will be able to perform Umrah from the start of the new Islamic year which will fall on either July 18 or July 19.
Saudi citizens and residents as well as visitors from the GCC countries can now obtain the necessary permits through the Nusuk or Tawakkalna mobile applications.
The Nusuk application can be used to obtain the necessary permits to perform Umrah and visit the Holy Rawdah in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, while Tawakkalna ensures that the applicant meets the necessary health requirements.
In recent months, the Kingdom has unveiled a host of facilities for Muslims abroad to come to the country to perform the Umrah.
Millions of Muslims, who cannot physically or financially afford the annual Haj pilgrimage, flock to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
