The holy Umrah was banned in Saudi Arabia due to coronavirus (Covid-19). After a long time, the gates of Mecca were reopened for the Muslims. Since then, 5 million Umrah performers and worshipers have worshiped at the Grand Mosque.
However, no one was infected with coronavirus while performing Umrah and Ibadah. The Saudi Arabian media has published this information in a report.
Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister. This information was confirmed by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoting Mohammad Saleh Benten.
Saudi Arabia suspended Umrah last March to prevent the spread of the corona. Later in September, the country announced that they would gradually introduce Umrah. Following this, the country started performing Umrah again from October 4.
