Jeddah: More than 125,000 people performed Umrah in the first phase of the reopening for the pilgrimage since the global coronavirus pandemic began.
Saudi’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that no infections had been recorded among pilgrims so far, Arab News reported.
“The first phase was completed successfully by last Saturday, where we received more than 125,000 pilgrims. The first phase only focused on Umrah, no prayers,” said ministry undersecretary Dr Amr Al-Maddah, adding that the Eatmarna app had been downloaded more than 2.5 million times so far.
He said the Grand Mosque had received 40,000 worshippers and 15,000 pilgrims in the second phase of Umrah, in an interview with Al-Ekhbariya, during which he reiterated that there was no permit for Umrah and visits except through the app and that people should be wary of fake apps and platforms.