Saudi Arabia has officially started the Umrah season by issuing permits for citizens and residents of the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said Saudi citizens and residents as well as visitors from the GCC countries can now obtain permits through the Nusuk or Tawakkalna mobile applications.

The Ministry also announced its decision to welcome Umrah performers from countries outside of Saudi Arabia.

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