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10 Aug 2021

Saudi Arabia to reopen borders for vaccinated umrah pilgrims

Nearly 18 months after it closed its borders to battle coronavirus, Saudi Arabia will begin ’gradually receiving umrah requests from various countries.’

Govt looking at visa-related procedures for Umrah

The government is looking into several procedures, including those related to visas, before allowing Malaysians to perform umrah.

Fully vaccinated children aged 12-18 can apply for Umrah pilgrims

Fully vaccinated children between the age of 12 to 18 can apply for Umrah permits, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Monday, the first day of the new Umrah season.

Tuesday is the first day of Muharram 1443 AH

The Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday is the first day of Muharram, 1443 AH corresponding to Aug. 10, 2021.

Periodic maintenance of the Holy Kaaba being carried out

Periodic maintenance for components of the Holy Kaaba started on Saturday under the supervision of the Project Administration Office in the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and relevant government agencies.