Saudi Arabia has set a deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to depart by April 29, ahead of the Hajj season, to ensure the smooth management of pilgrims and maintain safety protocols.
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Saudi Arabia has announced that foreign Umrah pilgrims must depart the kingdom by April 29 to make way for the upcoming Hajj season. The announcement, made by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, aims to streamline preparations for the influx of Hajj pilgrims and ensure that health and safety measures are maintained.
In a statement, the ministry emphasized, “The deadline is necessary to facilitate the smooth transition between the Umrah season and Hajj preparations.” The move is expected to impact thousands of Umrah pilgrims who arrived in Saudi Arabia for the religious pilgrimage, which typically runs from late February to April.
The kingdom is expected to host a large number of pilgrims for the Hajj season, which starts later this year. Authorities have urged all foreign pilgrims to comply with the new guidelines and ensure their departure by the specified date.