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Saudi announces Sunday last day for Umrah permits

Published: 03 Jun 2023 - 09:47 pm | Last Updated: 03 Jun 2023 - 10:01 pm
Reuters file photo

Reuters file photo

The Peninsula Online

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Hajj & Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced that Sunday, June 4, is the last day for issuing Umrah permits.

The decision comes as a result of the country readying to receive pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj season.        

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