Srinagar, April 12 -- The Saudi government's recently imposed temporary ban on the issuance of Umrah, tourist and visit visas to people from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh ahead of the Hajj-2025 has sparked concerns among the aspiring pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, the officials here clarified that this move was a routine pre-Hajj measure and will not affect the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage from India, including Jammu & Kashmir.
Executive Officer of the J&K State Hajj Committee, Dr Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, clarified that the ban applies specifically to Umrah, tourist and visiting visas and has been enforced in coordination with multiple countries.
The officer said that this decision will prevent the misuse of Umrah or visit visas by i...