Yemeni national violates laws at Islam's holiest site where carrying banners is forbidden, and 'umrah' may only be carried out on behalf of deceased Muslims

Sammi al-Obara visited kingdom, with which Israel has no diplomatic ties, to make pilgrimage to Mecca; family members say he was detained for diabetes-fueled rant in pharmacy

Any foreigners seeking to perform Umrah must be immunized with Riyadh-recognized vaccine and agree to undergo quarantine upon arrival, authorities say

Only Saudi citizens and residents permitted entry to Grand Mosque, up to 6,000 a day at pre-booked times

Kingdom has already reported over 1,500 COVID-19 cases, says it wants to protect health of pilgrims

As diplomatic spat between Gulf neighbors continues, Doha calls on Riyadh to lift all restrictions on worshipers wishing to carry out pilgrimage during holy month of Ramadan