Number of UK Umrah pilgrims increases as Saudi Arabia expands religious experiences

LONDON: The number of British Muslims performing Umrah continues to increase as the Kingdom expands the variety of religious experiences on offer, the CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority said on Sunday.

Speaking at an event that brought together British travel agents and global industry experts in London, Fahd Hamidaddin said that apart from visiting the two holy mosques, Umrah pilgrims from the UK are keen to retrace the life of Prophet Muhammad and his companions by visiting historic sites and museums.