Umrah pilgrims advised to avoid peak hours at Grand Mosque

Umrah pilgrims advised to avoid peak hours at Grand Mosque

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque, advising them to plan their visit during less crowded hours to avoid congestion. The Saudi General Authority said crowd levels at the Grand Mosque vary throughout the day. Pilgrims have therefore been advised to choose suitable times in advance, particularly for performing Tawaf and Sa’i, to make movement in the Mataf and Mas’a areas easier. Accor…