By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday announced accepting applications from the nationals for Umrah pilgrimage from November 1, 2020 under the new regulations.
Pakistanis will be able to submit their application for Umrah pilgrimage under the new regulations. The Saudi Arabian government issued the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for airlines, tour operators and pilgrims in order to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The airlines providing transportation services will be bound to maintain social distancing among pilgrims, whereas, the passengers have been asked to undergo COVID-19 screening test at least 72 hours before the departure. The Umrah pilgrims will submit their COVID-19 test reports at the airports’ counters before their departure, whereas, elderly citizens will be banned in accordance with the SOPs.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia had announced to resume the Umrah pilgrimage for international pilgrims from November 01 after suspension of months amid pandemic. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia, the international Umrah will resume from November 1st, 2020. “All eligible countries will be informed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah,” a message posted on the Twitter handle of the Haramain Sharifain read.
