Time Difference

Saudi Arabia is (2:30 minutes)two and half hours behind India.

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Average Climate in Saudi Arabia

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Blood-borne Virus Transmission Associated with Shaving

At the end of Hajj, Muslim men shave their heads, and non-sterile blades can transmit blood-borne infections, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Licensed barbers are tested for these blood-borne pathogens and are required to use disposable, single-use blades. Unlicensed barbers continue to operate by the roadside, where they may use non-sterile blades on multiple men. Male travellers should be advised to be shaved only at officially designated centres, which are clearly marked or carry their own razor for personal use.

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Electric Plug Details

British style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

European plug with two circular metal pins.

European plug with two flat blades

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Food Material

Hajj and Umrah performers are not allowed to bring fresh food into Saudi Arabia. Only properly canned or sealed food or food stored in containers with easy access for inspection is allowed in small quantities, sufficient for one person for the duration of his or her trip.

It is strongly recommended that all pilgrims obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance (including repatriation) before travel.

 Saudi Arabia VISA requirement

International passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel

8 photographs taken against an evenly light white background in following sizes

8 photographs:  3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (Indian Standard Passport Size | European Standard)

Vaccination: Meningococcal Meningitis

Visitors arriving for the purpose of Umrah or Hajj are required to submit a certificate of vaccination with the quadrivalent (ACYW135) vaccine against meningitis issued no more than 3 years and no less than 10 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia. The responsible authorities in the visitor’s country of origin should ensure that adults and children over the age of 2 years are given 1 dose of the quadrivalent polysaccharide (ACYW135) vaccine.

Saudi Arabia Hajj Regulations

The health requirements for pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj and Umrah) are published by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health annually.The Saudi Ministry of Health also advises all pilgrims to comply with common public health guidelines to curb the spread of respiratory infectious disease, which can be summarized as follows:

A – Wash hands with soap and water or disinfectant, especially after coughing and sneezing
B – Use disposable tissues when coughing or sneezing and dispose of them in a waste basket.
C – Try as much as possible to avoid hand contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.
D – Avoid direct contact with infected persons (people with symptoms such as cough, sneezing,
expectoration, vomiting, and diarrhoea) and do not share their personal gadgets.
E – Wear masks, especially when in crowded places.
F – Maintain good personal hygiene.

Name of the Cities and Dialling Code in

Saudi Arabia