Saudi Arabia
Saudi: Grand Mosque ready to receive Umrah performers
The Grand Mosque will receive the first groups of Umrah performers, after the issuance of approval of the gradual return of normal life, with application of the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched “Eaatamarna” application for those wishing to perform Umrah.
Several sites were prepared, namely (Ajyad, Al-Shisha, Al-Gaza, and Al-Zahir) to assemble the Umrah performers, then transport them to the Grand Mosque by buses, accompanied by health facilities.
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque have installed thermal cameras, to keep the Two Holy Mosques free of Covid-19.