The advisory follows MFA’s call for Singaporeans to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia.
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\n\nSingaporeans planning to perform Umrah are advised to consider postponing their trips to Saudi Arabia while security risks remain heightened.
\n\nThe Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) issued the advisory on Oct. 14, following an updated travel advisory from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) a day earlier.
\n\nMUIS said it was engaging Umrah travel agents and encouraging them to assist affected pilgrims with postponing or rescheduling their trips where possible.
\n\nMUIS said it was mindful that pilgrims with existing bookings could be affected financially.
\n\n“We recognise that pilgrims may face financial implications through no fault of their own, and urge operators to handle such cases with care, fairness and understanding.”
\n\nMUIS said an Umrah journey can be deeply personal for pilgrims and their families, particularly for those who have spent time saving and preparing for it.
\n\nHowever, it urged the community to exercise caution as the security situation continues to develop.
\n\nMFA advised Singaporeans on Oct. 13 to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia due to heightened security risks.
\n\nSince July 2026, the kingdom has experienced an increase in missile…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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