Domestic pilgrims up to age of 70 allowed to perform Umrah March 17, 2021 Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that domestic pilgrims between the ages of 18 and 70 will be allowed to perform Umrah, saying this is in line with the directives issued by the Ministry of Health as part of precautionary measures and preventive protocols to stem the spread of coronavirus. It said that beneficiaries of Eatmarna application can repeat the Umrah after the expiry of the current permit. A new permit can be issued at the earliest available opportunity in the event of canceling the previous permit. “As per the current regulation, booking can be made for the issuance of the Umrah permit every 15 days. It is possible to make the booking on a daily basis through the application and the transportation service is optional,” the ministry said.