Iranian pilgrims make first Umrah trip to Saudi Arabia in 9 years as relations improve.
Iranian pilgrims make first Umrah trip to Saudi Arabia in 9 years, as relations improve between the two countries. The first group of Iranian pilgrims made their way to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the Umrah, or minor pilgrimage, in the latest indication of improving ties between the two Middle Eastern powers. This marks the first time Iranians have been allowed to perform the Umrah since 2016, when relations between the countries were severed.
April 22, 2024
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