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”
In the realm of sacred attire, the distinction between an Ihram and the customary costume for women undertaking the journey of Umrah becomes clear.#Makkah_in_Our_Hearts pic.twitter.com/DNVj1j8it7
— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) September 12, 2023
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.