Ministry Of Hajj Issues Report On Umrah Performers

Jeddah, 10 August, 2005

The number of Umrah performers and the number of visas issued to them for this year (1426 H) increased by at least 30% compared to the their numbers during the same period in the last two years (1424 and 1425 H), the Ministry of Hajj said in a report.

The report noted an increase in the number of Umrah performers who don't return to their countries, especially among some nationalities and said the Ministry took measures to ensure the return of Umrah performers after performance of the ritual.