Worshippers intending to visit the Al Rawda Al Sharifa at the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in Medina can now obtain a permit and pray at the holy place by applying for it through a mobile application by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Nusuk app formed by the religious ministry enables those wishing to perform Umrah and visit to request the issuance of permits to enter the two holy mosques to perform Umrah, visits and prayers.

Worshippers have to create an account, register enter, choose the pray at Al Rawda Al Sharifa icon and specify individuals at the application.

Then they have to mention the date and time of the visit. The beneficiaries also have to read related information and approve it. They have to press the “continue” icon and get the permit.

The kingdom has urged people to make prior reservations before arriving at the revered site as it expects around 10 million worshippers to perform Umrah during this season.

After Umrah, many pilgrims would flock to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to pray and visit Al Rawdah Al Sharifa.

The season began more than two months ago after the end of the Hajj pilgrimage which was attended by around 1.8 million Muslims for the first time in three years after pandemic-related restrictions were lifted.

Last April, the kingdom unveiled a gilded brass barrier surrounding the sacred chamber at the Prophet’s Mosque.

The article was originally published in Gulf News.