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 set up 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 across the country, while more than 5 thousand people have died from corona so far. .
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What are some concerns about the increased reliance on technology for religious experiences like the Umrah pilgrimage, and how could these concerns be addressed?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Dr. Ahmed Ali, an expert on Islamic pilgrimage and technology. Dr. Ali, the Saudi government has recently announced some significant additions to the Eatmarna app, the app designed to help facilitate pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina. What are your thoughts on these changes?
**Dr. Ali:** These are definitely interesting developments. Making it easier for pilgrims to obtain permits for prayer at Masjid al-Haram, Riyaz al-Jannah, and the shrine of the Prophet Muhammad is a welcome step.
**Host:** It sounds like a positive move, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic. But do you think there might be concerns among some pilgrims about relying so heavily on technology for such a deeply religious experience?
**Dr. Ali:** That’s a very important question. Some might argue that technology should not overshadow the spiritual essence of the pilgrimage. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and whether the app truly enhances the pilgrim’s experience or creates unnecessary complications.
*What do our viewers think? Will these technological advancements make the Umrah pilgrimage more accessible and convenient, or do they risk detracting from its sacred nature?*