Muslims can do Umrah, a sacred journey, at any time of the year to bolster their spirituality and find tranquilly. It has a set of norms for both men and women. A male guardian or mahram must accompany women, according to previous legislation. But the latest law suggests that female pilgrims no longer require a male guardian or Mahram to perform Umrah.
Latest Update Regarding Female Pilgrims Performing Umrah Ended A Controversy
شرح معالي د. @tfrabiah العديد من الإجراءات والخدمات؛ في رحلة المعتمر #إلى_مكة، وذلك خلال المؤتمر الصحفي؛ بجمهورية مصر العربيّة.#مكة_والمدينة_في_انتظاركم_بشوق pic.twitter.com/lrkmlcynpr
— وزارة الحج والعمرة (@HajMinistry) October 10, 2022
According to a former advisor to the Hajj Minister, allowing women to perform Umrah without the requirement of a male relative makes life easier for them. As they already have so challenges and live in difficult social circumstances. This might result in difficulty to find a mahram or it may be expensive while they are eager to perform Umrah.
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Kingdom Declared Removal Of Health Requirements For Egyptians
The country is removing all health requirements for Egyptian Umrah pilgrims as per a request from King Salman. This statement came into force by Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah’s announcement. The Minister of Hajj and Umrah spoke about it at the Saudi embassy in Cairo.
معالي د.@tfrabiah يلتقي بمعالي وزير السياحة والآثار أ.أحمد عيسى، لتسهيل وإثراء رحلة المعتمرين المصريين #إلى_مكة.#مكة_والمدينة_في_انتظاركم_بشوق pic.twitter.com/NDIYdZ87Y8
— وزارة الحج والعمرة (@HajMinistry) October 11, 2022
He also mentioned the efforts made by the monarchy to digitise services for individuals wishing to visit the Two Holy Mosques and to introduce and employ current technologies.
Hence, apart from the declaration of revised rules for female pilgrims, these are the latest updates regarding Umrah.
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