The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issued new guidelines for pilgrims regarding photography and videography at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina. The new rules have been announced with consideration of the sanctity of the holy sites.
“In the Two Holy Mosques, we take into account the sanctity of the place, so we have the etiquette of photography, and we preserve the rights of others,” The ministry said via a statement released on Twitter.
New guidelines to be followed
- Not to take others’ pictures without their consent
- Not to take anyone’s pictures while they are praying
- Not to disturb anyone during worship
On Monday, it was also announced that pilgrims will not be allowed to repeat Umrah during the month of Ramadan. Pilgrims only have the right to perform it once.
The decision was taken with consideration of the large number of pilgrims wanting to perform Umrah during the holy month and to be able to provide equal opportunity to all.
The ministry added that pilgrims must obtain a permit from the Nusuk app to perform Umrah, and stressed that they give “importance of their commitment to the specified time.”
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