The ministry said the policy comes into force at the start of Ramadan but it was unclear how long it would last. Mohammad Benten was relieved from his post and replaced by Essam bin Saeed, according to a royal decree published by official Saudi Press Agency. It added that the condition also applied for entry into the Prophets mosque in the holy city of Medina. Unlike hajj, the shorter umrah pilgrimage is non-compulsory and can be performed at any time of year. The kingdom hosted the hajj in late July last year.
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