Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

3 Oct 2020

Grand Mosque geared to receive first batch of Umrah performers

The Grand Mosque will receive the first groups of Umrah performers, after the issuance of approval of the gradual return to normal life, with application of the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched "Eaatamarna" application for those wishing to perform Umrah.

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2 Oct 2020

108,041 Umrah permits issued

A total of 108,041 permits were issued for pilgrims between the launch of the Eatmarna app on Sept. 27 up to Oct. 1, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

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