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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Joining us today to discuss the Saudi government’s new app features for Umrah pilgrims is Dr. Ahmad Sharif, an expert on religious tourism. Dr. Sharif, can you tell us more about these new options and what they mean for pilgrims?”
“Absolutely. It appears the Eatmarna app, originally designed for Umrah permits, is now expanding to include vital prayer slots at Masjid al-Haram, Riyaz al-Jannah, and even visits to the Prophet’s shrine. This is a significant development, bringing a new level of planning and accessibility for pilgrims. But with rising COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia, do you think this focus on pilgrimage technology is sending a mixed message? Should authorities prioritize controlling the spread instead of expanding access?
