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Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
The Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, located in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. It can be undertaken at any time of the year, in contrast to the Ḥajj, which can be undertaken only during specific dates, per the Islamic lunar calendar. However, during the Hajj season, only those undertaking the Hajj are permitted to perform the Umrah, according to regulations set by the Saudi government to manage crowd sizes and to ensure safety.
More on Wikipedia ↗The cancellations include 41 direct and 59 transit flights, while the government seeks visa extensions for stranded migrant workers and passengers struggle to secure refunds and alternative tickets.
Ridoy Ahmed was supposed to travel to Dammam for work, but with flights disrupted, he still does not know when he will be able to leave. His visa expires on October 17.