The Saudi government has added important options to the app introduced for Umrah pilgrims.
According to the Arab News Agency, some new options have been added to the application introduced for visitors (Eatmarna) under which visitors can obtain permits.
According to the Ministry of Hajj’s undersecretary, the application includes options for performing prayers at Masjid al-Haram, performing prayers at Riyaz al-Jannah and visiting the shrine of Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.
Visitors will be able to access these holy places using the application with the included permits.
The Under Secretary of Hajj Ministry said that this application was introduced only for Umrah permits in which new permits are being gradually added.
While the (Eatmarna) application is available on Android and App Store for smartphones through which visitors will be able to plan Umrah during the Corona virus.
According to the Arab media, the authorities have set up a plan according to the availability of places for pilgrimage and prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid Nabawi, with the aim of providing a safe environment for pilgrims.
On the other hand, the Arab media says that 474 more cases of corona have been reported in Saudi Arabia, after which the number of cases has exceeded 340 thousand in the country, while more than 5 thousand people have died from corona so far. .
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• How might the streamlined processes offered by the updated Eatmarna app impact the traditional, reflective aspects of the Umrah pilgrimage for some individuals?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Alex Reed, an expert on Islamic travel and technology. Alex Reed, the Saudi government has rolled out some significant updates to the Eatmarna app, specifically for Umrah pilgrims. How do you see these changes impacting the pilgrim experience?
**Alex Reed:** Well, these new features are certainly designed to streamline the Umrah journey. But I wonder if some pilgrims might feel this further digitization takes away from the spiritual essence of the pilgrimage. What are your thoughts on that potential tension?
