The Saudi government has added important options to the app introduced for Umrah pilgrims.
According to the Arab News Agency, some new options have been added to the application introduced for visitors (Eatmarna) under which visitors can obtain permits.
According to the Ministry of Hajj’s undersecretary, the application includes options for performing prayers at Masjid al-Haram, performing prayers at Riyaz al-Jannah and visiting the shrine of Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.
Visitors will be able to access these holy places using the application with the included permits.
The Under Secretary of the Ministry of Hajj said that this application was introduced only for Umrah permits in which new permits are being gradually added.
While the (Eatmarna) application is available on Android and App Store for smartphones through which visitors will be able to plan Umrah during the Corona virus.
According to the Arab media, the authorities have arranged a plan according to the availability of places for pilgrimage and prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid Nabawi, with the aim of providing a safe environment for pilgrims.
On the other hand, the Arab media says that 474 more cases of corona have been reported in Saudi Arabia, after which the number of cases has exceeded 340 thousand in the country, while more than 5 thousand people have died from corona so far. .
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What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using technology to manage pilgrim flows and access to holy sites during Umrah?
Welcome back to the show. With us today, we have Alex Reed, an expert on religious tourism. A new app has been launched by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj allowing pilgrims to apply for permits for Umrah and access holy sites like Masjid al-Haram and Riyaz al-Jannah. Some might say this is a positive step in modernizing the pilgrimage experience. Others might worry about the potential for overcrowding or technological hurdles. What are your thoughts on this new development?
