MUIS advises Singaporeans to consider postponing Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia
Singapore’s Islamic Religious Council cited heightened security risks and urged travel agents to offer flexible arrangements where possible.
Singapore’s Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) advised Singaporeans on 14 October to consider postponing Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia while security risks remain heightened. The advice follows a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) advisory to defer travel to the country.
Advice for booked pilgrims and those in Saudi Arabia
MUIS encouraged Umrah travel agents to give customers information and, where possible, flexible options to postpone or reschedule existing bookings. It acknowledged that pilgrims could face financial costs.
Singaporeans already in Saudi Arabia should follow guidance from local authorities and MFA, and stay in contact with their travel operators and airlines, MUIS said.
CNA reported that MFA issued its travel advice on 13 October, after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities since the previous week.
Sources and context
- Singaporeans advised to consider postponing Umrah pilgrimages amid Saudi Arabia security risks: MUISCNA
- Singaporeans advised to heed MFA travel advisory, defer umrah pilgrimage to Saudi ArabiaAsiaOne
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