Saudi Arabia launches Direct Umrah Program to enhance experience of pilgrims
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in
Saudi Arabia has introduced the Direct Umrah Program, a new initiative designed
to elevate the experience of pilgrims. This program allows companies to serve
pilgrims directly, ensuring high-quality services without the need for
intermediaries.
The initiative is focused on
enriching the spiritual journey by promoting visits to historical sites
significant to the life of the Prophet and showcasing the Kingdom’s
attractions. The program encourages service providers to implement professional
destination management and trip organization, a necessary step as the number of
pilgrims reached 13.5 million in 2023, according to the Saudi Press Agency
(SPA).
The announcement was made during the
second gathering of Umrah organizations at the ministry’s headquarters in
Makkah, presided over by Minister of Haj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah
on August 20.
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This meeting aligns with the
ministry's strategy to enhance the Umrah experience, empower the private
sector, streamline procedures, and enforce compliance standards. Discussions
included addressing challenges, proposing solutions, and launching innovative
services to ensure top-quality pilgrim experiences.
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is
committed to continually improving the Umrah service system, with the goal of
increasing the number of pilgrims annually, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Recently, Saudi Arabia announced plans to welcome 15 million Muslims for Umrah
by 2025.
In July, the Presidency of Religious
Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque unveiled the largest Umrah
season plan in its history for the new Islamic year 1446 AH-2024. The new Umrah
season began on July 7, coinciding with the start of the new Hijri year.
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Additionally, on June 20, the
ministry began issuing Umrah visas to facilitate smoother arrivals for
pilgrims, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience. In 2023 (1445 AH),
more than 13.5 million Muslims performed the Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah.
Source: https://www.siasat.com/
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