Hajj 2021 update The Saudi Ministry of Health on Saturday 22nd May 2021 released a new document further detailing Hajj 2021 Health Protocols. This protocol builds on the one issued on the 21st March 2021. A summary of the keypoints are highlighted below: 1. Hajj 2021 Covid Safe capacity has
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Umrah Update – Sept 2020
***THIS UMRAH THREAD IS CONSTANTLY BEING UPDATED – SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE DEVELOPMENTS*** 23.09.2020 – We advise all British Muslims to hold off from making any Umrah bookings until we have clear directives from the Saudi Authorities on the entry requirements into KSA for Umrah. Source: Ministry of
Coronavirus outbreak: advice for Hajj & Umrah travellers
What you can do if you want to cancel your Umrah trip and how to stay safe. First Published 5th March 2020 Effective from the 27th of February 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah and Tourist visas for all nationalities (including Britons) for the purpose of Umrah pilgrimage
Saudi Tourism Visa Clarification
⚠Saudi Tourism Visa Clarification – EXPLICIT ADVICE ⚠ Updated 28.02.2020 Last Update 01.03.2020 The Saudi Ministry of Tourism officially clarifies that Tourist Visa Holders are NOT permitted to travel to Makkah & Madinah Please report any agent encouraging pilgrims to break this rule and Travel to Saudi Arabia without Ehram
Coronavirus Travel Update for British Pilgrims
Coronavirus Travel Update for British Hajj & Umrah Passengers LAST UPDATED: 19.05.2020 (SCROLL THROUGH THE FULL THREAD – This article is being updated with developments, please check back regularly). Effective from the 27th of February 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah and Tourist visas for all
PRESS RELEASE: Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronoavirus fears 27.02.2020
PRESS RELEASE 27th February 2020 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM On Thursday 27th February 2020 the Saudi Press Agancy reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the relevant health authorities in Saudi Arabia have followed the developments related to the spread of the new Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, and
Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears
CBHUK is monitoring the situation and will post further updates on our website and social media. If you have been affected by this news and would like further help or advice please contact us on 0845 833 4145 or email us at info@cbhuk.org RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has suspended entry
Update on Hajj travel advice for pilgrims 2013 – (MERS-CoV).
Check the latest health advice before travelling, in the light of the on-going cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Organisation: Public Health England Page history: Published 23 July 2013 Hajj pilgrimage Public Health England (PHE) and National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) are reminding people planning to
WHO travel advice for safe, healthy Umrah
WHO issues tips for a safe Umrah in light of recent reported cases of the MERS coronavirus The month of Ramadan is one of the peak times for Umrah, the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Many Muslims are expected to go from the UAE to the Kingdom in July