Saudi authorities said on Monday (Apr 5) only people immunised against COVID-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims.

The hajj and umrah ministry said in a statement that three categories of people would be considered "immunised" - those who have received two doses of the vaccine, those administered a single dose at least 14 days prior, and people who have recovered from the infection.

Only those people will be eligible for permits to perform umrah, as well as to attend prayers in the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca.

The policy would effectively "raise the operational capacity" of the Grand Mosque during Ramadan, it said, adding that the condition also applies for entry into the Prophet's Mosque in the holy city of Medina.

The ministry said the policy starts with Ramadan, which is due to begin later this month, but it was unclear how long it would last.

It was also not clear whether the policy, which comes amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in the kingdom, would be extended to the annual hajj pilgrimage later this year.

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Make sense.

With the large amount of Muslim pilgrims worldwide visiting Mecca, I'd say it's a good move by the Saudi government.

"people who have recovered from the infection"

Frankly, this is the safest, fastest & cheapest.

Good decision.

old news...already being mentioned few months ago...now really implemented

antivaxxers beware

Instead of waiting until next year for the vaccine, I guess this is the fastest way one can travel out.

Kelantan and Terengganu registered the lowest vaccine registration in Malaysia

good move by Saudi government

nowadays got 1m social distancing seperation and regular disinfection process

Those who go on work trip can stop by and do it?

Correct bro but you know la, there could be lapses in social distancing despite the SOPs too.
Human beings a bit hard to keep in control la. Take a look in Malaysia pun sudah nampak.

You mean perform the Haj?

Updated pic:

That's like 3 meter distance between 2 people...

Even sand nikka got brains than our version

no wonder everyone rushing to bazaar lol

Good bro. Social distancing and follow SOP.

They wash that floor with bleach in normal times, doing it more now.

Yes, correct.
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