Saudi Arabia to receive foreign pilgrims from Sunday

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Foreign pilgrims between the age of 18 and 50 will be allowed to perform Umrah when Saudi Arabia permits entry of pilgrims from outside the kingdom during the third phase of the gradual relaxation effective from November 1, Saudi Gazette reported.

The pilgrims must remain in quarantine for three days upon their arrival in the kingdom, according to the precautionary measures and preventive protocols issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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