In a historic reform, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made a major announcement regarding Umrah. The ministry has said that all holders of valid visas to the Kingdom will now be allowed to perform Umrah, regardless of visa type. The announcement was made in the Saudi Press Agency, which marks a major change in pilgrimage policy. The new change is being celebrated by pilgrims worldwide.
Earlier, Muslims who wanted to perform Umrah were needed to get a dedicated Umrah visa or travel under special pilgrimage programmes. But now, with the new regulation, visitors holding e-tourist, transit, work, family visit, or any other valid visas will be able to perform Umrah, according to the