Every quadrant is working diligently to protect the pilgrim from physical, psychological, emotional harm or distress by introducing safety protocols that can help pilgrims prepare for Hajj and Umrah under pandemic conditions as well as under normal conditions.
The safety journey for a pilgrims begins from home till he reaches his intended destination and back home again.
The unique character of a pilgrimage is that a large population converge together at various touchpoints, jointly participating in a mass gathering event, hosted in Makkah, Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafah, Saudi Arabia.
Historically crowd management focused on how to move large numbers, today with COVID 19 crown management focuses on safe numbers.
Read MoreDealing with a catastrophic event in Hajj, is challenging emotionally and operationally
Read MoreThe close proximity with pilgrims from across the globe, risks transmission of diseases.
Read MoreHeat injuries are a common problem facing pilgrims while performing pilgrimage rituals.
Read MoreDisplacement of items occurs often and sometimes theft. Guard valuable possessions.
Read MoreDeadly COVID 19 pathogens, transmitted in air and through surfaces. Hazardous to Hajj & Health.
Read MoreMasks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives; the use of a mask alone is not sufficient to provide an adequate level of protection against COVID-19.
If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well ventilated, avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. Check local advice where you live and work. Do it all!
Knowing your COVID 19 health status, prior to departure is mandatory. The pilgrimage is unlike any other travel and will require you to be tested at multiple posts along the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage.
The Saudi Ministry of Health in conjunction with the World Health Organisation has approved a selected list of Vaccinations. All pilgrims are required to be inoculated twice with the COVID 19 Vaccine.
Our “Travel With Confidence” campaigns is working to raise awareness of the harms that travelling into Saudi Arabia and the Pilgrimage causes. A breach of confidence is impacting the rejuvenation process of pilgrim travel.
The National Pilgrimage Organisers Association is dedicated towards creating public awareness of issues and affairs that can benefit the pilgrims and safeguard the integrity of the Hajj and Umrah industry in the UK
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