Saudi Arabia's Eatmarna app promises safe & smooth Umrah experience

 

Travellers visiting Makkah to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan will find their visits smoother and safer, thanks to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s Eatmarna app.

Eatmarna, which translates as “let’s perform Umrah,” was originally developed to manage visits during the pandemic while social distancing regulations were in place. The success of the app in ensuring equal access to all worshippers and providing a smooth, seamless experience has led the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to continue its use after the lifting of restrictions.

“Eatmarna uses modern technology to ensure that spiritual practices that have endured for centuries are today smoother and safer than ever before, helping people enjoy their religious observances with complete peace of mind at this blessed time of the year,” said Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

“We understand how difficult it has been for Muslims to buy Umrah Tickets and perform Umrah during the pandemic and are delighted to be able to welcome back the 25% of the world’s population who adhere to the Muslim faith and for whom a pilgrimage to the holy mosque in Makkah is a lifetime dream.”

The app, which is freely available for Android, Apple and Huawei smartphones, provides a convenient way for Muslims to book their Umrah ritual. The app also allows visitors to book a slot for prayer in the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

Visitors to the Kingdom can register with their passport details and visa number and quickly book a date and time for their ritual. After showing the confirmed time slot to officials, pilgrims are free to carry out their religious observances.

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia announced the removal of all COVID-related travel restrictions. Travellers no longer need to provide PCR tests or proof of vaccination to enter the country and institutional quarantine requirements have been removed.

Saudi Arabia has also reintroduced visa-on-arrival for holders of valid US, UK and Schengen visas, making it easier for travellers to visit the country for Umrah.

With vaccination rates approaching 99% of the adult population of the Kingdom and with COVID-19 insurance included in all visit visas pilgrims can be assured that their physical health is protected.

“Prayers are once again conducted safely across all mosques, including the holy mosque,” said Abdullah Abdulshakour, an imam in Al-Nour Mosque in Makkah. “I feel honoured to be calling for prayers, knowing the comfort it brings to people, especially those coming to Makkah to feel connected with their fellow Muslims.”

“Ramadan is one of the most favoured times of year for pilgrims to buy Ramadan Umrah Package to perform Umrah and Muslims are looking forward to being able to enjoy the experience as they did before the pandemic,” said Minister Al-Rabiah.

“This Ramadan, the traditional call to prayer will ring out once more and pilgrims can once again stand shoulder to shoulder, as one global community in peace and harmony before God.”

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Originally published at https://www.arabnews.com on April 10, 2022.

When is Ramadan in 2022?

 

When is Ramadan 2022

The blessed month of Ramadan will begin on 2^nd April this year, denoting a time of fasting and religious concentration for many Muslims over the globe.

Here we take a look at what the month implies for Muslims, why individuals fast amid this period, and why it falls at an alternate time every year.

 

What Is Ramadan?

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and imprints the month that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

For some Muslims it implies a month of fasting from dawn to dusk, doing without food and water, smoking and sexual action amid daylight. Because of blessing of this month Muslims perform Umrah in Ramadan after taking suitable Ramadan Umrah Package.

Hence in fasting, Muslims will have one meal before dawn, called suhoor, and share another meal with loved ones after nightfall, called iftar.

 

For What Reason Do Muslims Fast??

Ramada is a blessed month in which Muslims will focus on prayer and reciting the Quran while generosity and giving to good causes or neighbors is encouraged.

It is a time of reflection, persistence, patience and liberality that is proposed to bring Muslims nearer to Allah.

Fasting amid Ramadan is required for all Muslims from when they become young, for the most part between the ages of 12 and 14; however a few families begin their youngsters fasting at 10 years old.

Those absolved from fasting are the individuals who are too sick to fast, the elderly, those suffering from a psychological instability, the individuals who are traveling, and ladies who are pregnant.

Individuals who might typically have the capacity to fast yet have been notable because of traveling long distances or being sick are required to finish their fast at a later date.

 

When Is Ramadan?

Ramadan begins will begin in the evening of this year Saturday, 2 April and ends in the evening of Sunday, 1 May. The beginning of the month of fasting will be controlled by the locating of the new moon, the Muslim Council of Britain says.

 

For What Reason Does Ramadan Dates Fluctuate Every Year?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which depends on a lunar calendar where every month starts toward the beginning of another moon.

As lunar months are shorter than solar based months it implies the Islamic timetable does not relate with the Gregorian calendar followed in the West. It implies Ramadan happens around 11 days sooner every year. The beginning of Ramadan likewise differs from nation to nation by about a day, contingent upon when the new moon is located.

 

What Is Eid Al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr is the 'celebration of the breaking of the fast' and marks the finish of Ramadan every year.

Muslims wish each other a happy Eid amid the festivals by saying "Eid Mubarak" and regularly accumulate with family and companions to eat and ask together.

The celebration can keep going for up to three days and also sees people give money to charity as part of celebrations.

 

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