Saudi Arabia: Women can now perform Hajj and Umrah without Mahram or male guardian
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Saudi Arabia authorities on Wednesday announced that Mahram or male guardian is no longer mandatory for women to perform Hajj. Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that women from any part of the world is no longer required to be accompanied by male blood relative to come to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj and Umrah. The minister further said that "there is no limit to the number of Umrah visas from any part of the world."