Saudi ministry defines Umrah dress code
In a statement on social media, the Ministry said: “Females are permitted to wear any clothing of their choice for pilgrimage or Umrah, as long as the following conditions are met:
- “The clothing should be wide and loose-fitting
- “It should not have any decorative elements
- “The clothing should cover the entire body”
Umrah is the name given to a voluntary pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken by Muslims.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia expect around 10m international visitors to perform Umrah pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque in Mecca this season.