Saudi sets April 29 as last date for departure of Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has set April 29 as the last date for the foreign Umrah pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia. 

This is in preparation of the annual Hajj season which begins on Dhul Qada 1, reports Saudi Gazette quoting the country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

In a statement, the ministry said that April 13 is the last date for the pilgrims to enter the Kingdom for performing Umrah.

The ministry emphasised that overstaying this date is a violation subject to legal penalties. It urged individuals as well as Umrah service providing companies and establishments to adhere to the regulations and instructions related to the departure of pilgrims within the specified times.

The ministry warned that any delay in departure after the specified date will be considered as a violation. Failure to report the overstaying of pilgrims by companies and establishments may result in maximum fines of SR100,000, in addition to legal action against the violators.