What you should know before going to visit the Holy Mosque

In conjunction with the announcement of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Its readiness to receive pilgrims and worshipers. With full capacity for Umrah and prayers in the Holy Mosque. Information that you must know before going to the Grand Mosque to pray or perform Umrah.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced, based on the keenness of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, on the health of pilgrims, worshipers, and visitors in the Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health regarding the implementation of preventive protocols to prevent infection with the Coronavirus.

Obtaining the necessary permits

• Restricting the issuance of permits to perform Umrah and prayers in the Holy Mosque and to visit the Mosque of the Prophet, peace be upon him, for vaccinated persons who have received two doses of the Coronavirus vaccine approved in the Kingdom.
• Possibility of issuing permits for cases excluded from taking the vaccine. Which is: hypersensitivity or acute sensitivity to the vaccine after the first dose, hypersensitivity to one of the known components of the vaccine. That the health condition of the beneficiary may make the vaccine ineffective according to the opinion of the specialist.
• For example, cancer patients who are currently receiving intensive chemotherapy, rheumatic immune diseases, and the like who are currently receiving biological immunosuppressive drugs.
• Guests of the Most Merciful who have completed the reservation and issuance of a permit to perform Umrah, prayer, or visitation rituals without completing the two vaccination doses. The holders of these permits must hurry to take the second dose 48 hours before the date of the permit to avoid cancellation. Note that appointments are available to take and complete the vaccine doses at the vaccination centers throughout the Kingdom.

The Ministry indicated that all precautionary and preventive measures related to the epidemic are subject to continuous evaluation by the Public Health Authority, according to the developments in the epidemiological situation.

Necessary apps on your phone

From the reality of the responsibility of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to serve the pilgrims. It launched the “Etamarna” application to enable those wishing to perform Umrah and visit to request the issuance of permits to enter the Two Holy Mosques to perform Umrah, visitation, and prayers according to the absorptive capacity approved by the concerned authorities. To ensure the provision of a spiritual and safe atmosphere that achieves health and organizational precautionary measures and controls. Integrating with the “Tawakkalna“ application to verify the health status of the permit applicant.

Tips to be aware of before booking a permit

• Take the necessary vaccinations, especially those with chronic diseases and the elderly.
• Consult the doctor before traveling to ensure the stability of the health condition of the pilgrim or the pilgrim.
• Be sure to take a sufficient amount of medication. Especially if the pilgrim or the pilgrim suffers from one of the diseases that require continuous medication. Such as heart and breathing diseases, high blood pressure, kidney disease, asthma, allergies, and diabetes.

Groups prohibited from performing Umrah or entering the Grand Mosque to pray

• The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that children under 12 years of age are not allowed to enter the Grand Mosque.
• Who did not receive the COVID-19 vaccine, or only took one dose.

The role of Rieaya Wofood in facilitating the visit to the Holy Mosque

• Rieaya Wofood provides many services that make it easier for its clients to visit the Grand Mosque. Whether it is the visit of your delegations for the Umrah or the prayer in the Sacred Mosque:

• Transporting guests within the Kingdom, you can easily find the best cars for your guests. To facilitate navigation on specific and organized dates according to the needs of your guests.
• Book hotels and ensure that you provide the necessary rooms. That your guests need for an enjoyable and distinguished stay while visiting the Holy Mosque.
• Reserving restaurants and providing several options. That suit the wishes and needs of the delegation in the finest and best restaurants in the region and with the budget you prefer.

You can learn about the rest of our services from here. Where Rieaya Wofood is a responsibility and care that we are proud of. We are happy to offer to our valued customers.