Singapore Umrah pilgrims split after advisory to defer Saudi Arabia travel
MFA urges Singaporeans to put off all trips to Saudi Arabia over higher security risks. Some pilgrims press on while others face cancellations.
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told Singaporeans to put off every trip to Saudi Arabia, citing higher security risks, according to CNA.
That advice has left Singapore's Umrah pilgrims split. Some are going ahead with their plans regardless, while others are dealing with cancellations.
The sources give no further detail on how many pilgrims are affected or which trips have been called off.
