ABOLISH £500 HAJJ/UMRAH TAX

ABOLISH £500 HAJJ/UMRAH TAX

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ABOLISH £500 (2,000 sar) Hajj/ Umrah Tax for Muslims who wish to travel every year (at their own expense).

The Kindom of Saudi Arabia belongs to the Saudis. However, the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah belong to the entire Muslim Ummah. The Saudis are only the custodians, Not the owners. Therefore, equal access for all Muslims is key.
The Saudi Arabia Govt has unrightfully and unfairly placed an Exorbitant amount (£500) of Tax on Visas, for Pilgrims who visit the Kingdom in consecutive years, which of course plays a Huge role in their own money-making schemes, by capitalizing Hajj/ Umrah they expect to improve their economy.
The 2000 Riyal Tax (£500) is applied if you have traveled for Hajj & Umrah within the previous TWO Islamic Years! Meaning, we are restricted from entering Makkah & Madinah until after TWO complete Years - due to the Ridiculous Visa Tax!
The Saudi Govt have been very inconsiderate and have completely disregarded those individuals who spend their entire year of hard work and labour collecting money to perform Umrah/ Hajj with their families. The tax for many is unaffordable.
This Tax is restricting millions of Muslims from around the Globe, who save up all year round to spend e.g. Ramadhaan in the Haramains.
Umrah is an Ibaadah (way of worship) and not a Holiday, so in essence - we are made to pay the Tax just to get closer to our Creator! 
Did the Government not spend the past several years extending the Haramain in order to accommodate more Muslims? Now millions of us are being restricted.
The Saudi Govt may place Tax on Tourist/ Visit Visas.
However, WE REQUEST that they ABOLISH the Tax on Hajj/ Umrahs Visas, as we already pay a huge amount for the tickets, hotels & travel.
We hope to see a change As Soon As Possible.

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