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Is Ramadan Umrah Allowed by Saudi Arabia this year 2022?

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So far so good. The Umrah is allowed by Saudi Arabia and thee is huge deman for Umrah Packages for Ramadan. This because of last 2 years of missed Hajj due to covid 19. There are pakages available to going to Umrah from United states such as one below:

Last 13 days package, 3 nights in Madinah and last 10 nights in Makkah

INCLUSIVE

  • 5 star hotel in Makkah  last 10 nights of Ramadan
  • 5 star Hotel in Madinah 4 nights  including Eid days.
  • Airfare  included
  • Sahour & Dinner included
  • Ground Transportation  Airport >Hotel >Hotel > Airport
  • Ziarat in Makkah and Madina
  • Visa processing Service

for more details visit www.labaiktours.com

Important notice for visitors traveling to Saudi Arabia on a tourism visa.

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Saudi is now open to international visitors. Please review the following requirements carefully to ensure that you have a seamless journey and a pleasant arrival in Saudi.

  • All travelers must:
    • Have a valid tourism visa obtained before arrival. Visa on arrival remains suspended for health and safety reasons
    • Provide a negative PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before departure
    • Have COVID 19 insurance. This insurance is included in all new tourism visa issues. If you are entering on a previously issued tourism visa, you will need to pay an additional fee of SAR 40 at the airport on arrival to cover insurance for any COVID-19 related medical expenses
    • Download and register the Tawakkalna application before arriving at the point of departure. To use Tawakkalna in Saudi you will need phone and data services on your cellphone
  • If you are fully immunized against COVID-19 with vaccines approved by the WHO and Saudi Arabia
    • There are no quarantine requirements for fully immunized travelers meeting the below criteria
    • All visitors arriving in the country with a valid tourism visa must provide evidence of a full course of the vaccines currently recognized:
      • 2 doses of : Pfizer BioNTech or Comirnaty
      • 2 doses of : Oxford AstraZeneca, Covishield, SK Bioscience or Vaxzevria
      • 2 doses of : Moderna or Spikevax
      • 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson
    • Travelers who have completed two doses of the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines will be accepted on the condition that they have received an additional dose of one of the vaccines approved in the Kingdom mentioned in the above paragraph
    • Vaccine certificates issued by official health authorities from the country that provided the vaccination for incoming travelers must be provided. The final dose (the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or the first dose of a single dose vaccine) should be received no less than 14 days before traveling to Saudi. Travelers should carry either their vaccine certificates or proof of vaccination status via applications recognized in Saudi Arabia
  • If you are fully immunized against COVID-19 with vaccines approved by the WHO but not recognized in Saudi Arabia OR you have received the first dose only of any of the vaccines recognized in Saudi
    • Travelers who do not hold Saudi citizenship or residency must undertake a five day period of institutional quarantine in a designated hotel. Quarantine will be lifted upon a negative PCR result on the fifth day after arrival
    • Travelers are advised to book the quarantine package through the airline on which they are arriving
    • Travelers who hold Saudi citizenship or residency must undertake a five day period of home quarantine. Quarantine will be lifted upon a negative PCR result on the fifth day after arrival
  • Vaccine registration
  • For your convenience, you should check the current entry requirements with your chosen airline before purchasing a ticket
  • We look forward to welcoming you to Saudi soon.
  • Contact us if you need to process your Saudi Visitor visa www.labaiktours.com

Aritical source: Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia . Thanks to Visitsaudi.com

Hajj 2022 Latest update.

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Labaik Tours has started taking registration for Hajj 2022. Due to covid limited number of travelers will be travelling this season and spaces are limited. Covid 19 both veccines are required along with color passport copies and 2 pictures with white background. Madinah first and short packages are available. for more information visit www.labaiktours.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuh9Z4RNQk

What should women wear during Umrah?

Umrah Women Dress

Labaik Tours on Guide & Learning at 18 Dec 2019

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Umrah is an Arabic word that means “to visit populated places”. Also known as small pilgrimage, practiced and performed voluntarily by Muslims to show their devotion towards Almighty Allah. Umrah is a holy ritual which comprises of adorning the Ihram ( two-piece unstitched cloth for men, any regular and acceptable modest dressing for women), circumambulation of the Holy Kaaba followed by Saee which is ritualistic running/walking between the mountains of Safa and Marwa. Before going for Umrah, everyone needs to learn about rituals and how to perform it. But, before learning about it, you need to select the best Umrah Package for you and your family members. It can be done anytime in a year.

 

———-Clothing Tips For Women For Umrah———

 

  •  There is no specific dress that is prescribed for women, unlike men. They can wear their everyday clothing; the only condition is their clothes must be clean and sewn to cover their body parts properly. Don’t take just one piece of Ihram (abayas). Keep at least three sets of Ihram (Abayas) as you’re going to work multiple times. (Ihram basically means covering the main organs).

 

  •  Ihram for Women should be made from the fabric which doesn’t stick to the body and must be sufficiently thick & long as well as loose-fitting(breathable), so as to not reveal any part of the body in the sunlight. Also, women can wear any color.

 

  •  If you are covering your face, the cloth should not touch your face, there should be some distance between your face and cloth and need to cover up till your ankle and wrist. But wearing a headscarf is necessary too. You can for soft or lightweight cotton thick scarf. (Thick scarf – To avoid any see-through).

 

  •  Any kind of attractive scent shouldn’t have emerged from the Ihram.

 

  •  You can wear jewelry but wearing it for fashion purposes or to show off is forbidden during the performance of Umrah.

 

  •  Gloves or any other thing that covers their hands are also not allowed.

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General guideline about hajj and Umrah 2019

Labaik Tours on Guide & Learning at 26 Mar 2019

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We have described following guideline for hajj and umrah 2019.

Lower gaze :

It means for a woman to lower their gaze. Being a Muslim, you must avoid things where men and women gather together (especially in Makkah).

Safeguard your Self-Respect:

Every woman (barring women above 45 years) is obliged to travel with Haj and Umrah for a mehram (he can not marry). Therefore it is the duty of men to keep them safe.

Avoid Mingling with Non-Mehrams:

It is prohibited (in all circumstances) to make a relationship with non-Mehroms who are living in the same hotel or in the same group that you like. Tourism leaders and representatives should avoid being friendly with women in the group.

Pre – Hajj or Umrah Preparationn:

Another important general guideline for Hajj / Umrah is to find relevant and essential ‘ilm’ (knowledge) from reliable sources, which are coming out of the accumulation point for Haj or Umrah. This will help you to be free and confident with Hajj / Umrah.

Greet the people around:

Greet your fellow pilgrims that are belonging to the same gender. Every pilgrim is tie to be a Muslim so rise Salam wherever you go.

Help the Elderly:

A general guideline to do Hajj or Umrah is to respect the elders. Whenever possible, be sure to help them so that they complete their Hajj / Umra successfully.

Keep away from (Avoid) musical ringtones on your phone during pilgrimage

Put a simple generic ringtone on your phone, instead of any song or melodic tune. Avoid using your cell phone as much as possible, especially during tawaf. The use of the phone during the holy yatra is an indication of disrespect.

Avoid Taking Pictures:

Hajj and Umrah are performed only for Allah and he does not need any proof.

Be Patient:

Hajj and Umrah can be the true test of patience. On the journey, you will face all kinds of people. Whenever they come in any heterogeneous situation, they should remain calm and not lose their temper.

Be Friendly:

Do not hesitate to interact with your fellow pilgrims. Do not be ashamed to start a conversation. If no one can do any of these, they should pass at least the smile.

Avoid Smoking:

Another common guideline for hajj / Umrah is that anyone should avoid smoking. If they can not, then they should keep it confined to their hotel rooms only.

Don’t Panic:

Taxi in Saudi Arabia can not be in ideal condition. Do not worry if the windscreen is cracked or the side mirror is missing. All you need to do is make sure that you have your seat belt tied.