Saudi Arabia Reports Increase in Umrah Pilgrims Due to Easier Visa Procedures
Abdul Fattah Mashat, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister for hajj and umrah, has reported a noticeable increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims traveling from abroad. The surge, which coincides with an increase in the capacity of Saudi Arabia’s two holiest mosques, is linked to a number of factors, with easier visa requirements taking the lead. … Read more