Saudi Arabia authorities on Wednesday announced that Mahram or male guardian is no longer mandatory for women to perform Hajj. Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that women from any part of the world is no longer required to be accompanied by male blood relative to come to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj and Umrah. The minister further said that "there is no limit to the number of Umrah visas from any part of the world." Regarding the pilgrims from Egypt, he said that "all previously health restrictions enforced on Egyptian Pilgrims have been lifted." There is no limit to the number of Umrah visas from any part of the world, said Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. Also Read | Umrah 2022 New Rules: Saudi Arabia Allows All Types Of Visas, No Requirement Of Mahram for Woman.
Women Can Now Perform Hajj and Umrah Without Mahram
Minister of Hajj and Umrah:
“A woman can come to the Kingdom to perform Umrah without a mahram.”
— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) October 10, 2022
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