Riyadh: Umrah booking for the last ten days of Ramadan has started. This was announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia. ‘NUSK’ or ‘TAWAKKALNA SERVICES’ apps should be used for booking.
With the arrival of Ramadan, Umrah bookings are very busy. Permits are being issued in phases to reduce congestion. The ministry had earlier clarified that those who want to perform Umrah must obtain a permit. Only one Umrah per person is permitted. This is to enable others to perform Umrah with peace and ease.
It is estimated that two and a half lakh foreign pilgrims have reached the holy land in the last week alone. The arrival of domestic pilgrims is also not less. Many people are coming to Makkah from different parts of the country through Umrah agencies and not. Land, air and sea ports are overcrowded. More people are available for service here. It is expected that there will be a big increase in the number of domestic and foreign pilgrims in the coming days, especially in the last ten days of Ramadan.
With the rush of people coming to Makkah during Ramadan, the traffic department has determined the places for vehicle parking. The traffic department stated that five parking spaces have been prepared outside Makkah town and six inside. Outside parking lots are near the Makkah entrances.
These are Hajj Shar’a, Hajj Alhadah, Hajj Nooriya, Hajj Sa’eedi and Hajj Alaith. Those coming from outside Makkah can park their vehicles in these places. Round-the-clock bus services are also provided from these places to Haram and back. In addition, six parking spaces have been prepared inside Makkah to make it easier to reach the Haram. These are Ameer Mutib Parking, Jamrat, Kudai, Sahir, Rusaifa and Daqam Alwabar.
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Last Updated Mar 31, 2023, 11:21 PM IST