Reservation of first 10 days for Umrah pilgrims completed, says Hajj Minister

The reservation for the first 10 days for pilgrims is complete, Al Arabiya TV reported, citing the Minister of Hajj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh Benten.

He said that 16,000 pilgrims registered in the first hours of launching Eatmarna application.

According to data compiled by Argaam, Saudi Arabia announced four phases to resume Umrah, amid compliance with the required preventive health procedures.

Under the first phase, citizens and residents inside the Kingdom will be allowed to perform Umrah per day in the Grand Mosque as of Sunday, Oct. 4, at a 30% capacity (6,000 pilgrims per day).

The entry of pilgrims, worshippers and visitors will be regulated through the Eatmarna application.