In an effort to boost religious tourism in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, has announced that the duration of the Umrah visa for Pakistani pilgrims has been extended to ninety days and that more pilgrimage sites in Makkah and Madinah will be accessible.
At a press conference, the news was revealed. Aneeq Ahmed, the caretaker minister for religious affairs, accompanied the Saudi minister.
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Dr. Tawfiq promised tight cooperation between the Saudi and Pakistani authorities in this area and stated that pilgrims traveling from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia will be assisted during their religious journey.
In order to encourage religious tourism, he continued, another 100 historical and religious sites are being opened in the two holy towns.
In order to encourage religious tourism, he continued, another 100 historical and religious sites are being opened in the two holy towns.
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Dr. Tawfiq also discussed Riyadh’s initiatives to lower Pakistani pilgrims’ costs for the Hajj.
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