Hajj is an annual religious pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken each year by 2-3 million people. This year Hajj occurs from approximately July 17, 2021 to July 22, 2021. Umrah is a pilgrimage that can be completed at any time of the year.Due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on June 12 that only 60,000 residents and citizens of Saudi Arabia will be permitted to perform Hajj.The Saudi government has announced a series of entry restrictions, including for religious travel.  Please note that the process for performing Umrah has changed significantly due to COVID-19, so all travelers should make sure to read through all requirements before booking travel.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah require certain mobile applications be downloaded and used to request the issuance of permits for scheduled times to enter holy sites. If you choose to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, or require additional information on Hajj and Umrah, please visit: Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s webpage