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Saudi Arabia Announces Umrah Dress Code for Women

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah outlined suitable clothing for female pilgrims visiting holy sites.

The Ministry said women are entitled to wear clothing of their choosing, provided they adhere to certain guidelines.

In a statement on social media, the Ministry said: “Females are permitted to wear any clothing of their choice for pilgrimage or Umrah, as long as the following conditions are met:

  • “The clothing should be wide and loose-fitting
  • “It should not have any decorative elements
  • “The clothing should cover the entire body”

Umrah is the name given to a voluntary pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken by Muslims.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia expect around 10 million international visitors to perform Umrah pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque in Mecca this season.

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