Riyadh, Jul 4 (BNA): Holders of tourism visas are not allowed to perform the Hajj rituals, said the Saudi Ministry of Tourism.

“Regulations and instructions prevent holders of tourist visas from performing Hajj or Umrah during the Hajj season”,b it announced in a statement posted on Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The ministry urged those wishing to come to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a visit visa for the purpose of tourism to fully abide by all the instructions and regulations.

Source: Bahrain News Agency