Dates and Work Periods (Tourist Companies and Travel Agents)
1. The beginning of the month of Rajab and up to the middle of the month of Ramadan: is the period designated for receiving the applications for the organizer’s number activation, the share increase or the new registration service.
2. The beginning of the month of Rajab and up to the middle of the month of Shawwal of every year: This is the period designated for the completion of the execution of contracts and agreements for all pilgrims arriving under the organizer’s umbrella.
3. The middle of the month of Holy Ramadan of ever year: This is the deadline for the accredited organizers’ representatives to approach the embassies and other representatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for obtaining entry visas to the Kingdom for the purpose of executing contracts and agreements.
4. Official working hours in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: They start at 7.30 a.m. up to 2.30 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday. Thursdays and Fridays are official holidays.
5. Official working hours in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Holy Month or Ramadan: They start at 10.00 a.m. and end at 3.00 p.m. The period from the Twenty Fifth of Ramadan and up to the Fifth of the month of Shawwal is an official holiday.