Dress code announced for women: Dress code has been announced for women going on Umrah in Saudi. Dress code for Muslim women pilgrims has been announced by the authorities. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has informed through its official Twitter that women are free to wear anything during the ceremony but they will have to follow some guidelines.
What should be the dress of a female pilgrim?
According to the guidelines given by the Ministry, women’s clothes should be wide and loose fitting. There should be simplicity in women’s clothes and there should not be any kind of decoration on it. The entire body of the woman should be covered with clothes.
The number of Umrah pilgrims has increased
The Saudi government has increased the validity of Umrah visa from 30 days to 90 days. Apart from this, Umrah visa holders can enter from any entry point, land air or sea border of Saudi Arabia. Also you can depart from any airport. It has been informed that the number of pilgrims under age has increased.