Singaporeans advised to postpone umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns: MUIS

MUIS is engaging umrah travel agents on postponement or rescheduling arrangements. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits TimesCalista Wong2026-10-14 06:35查看原文 ↗

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）建议新加坡公民因安全顾虑推迟前往沙特阿拉伯的副朝（Umrah）行程。

An air traffic control tower is seen at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sept 19.

Published Oct 14, 2026, 06:35 AM

Updated Oct 14, 2026, 06:35 AM

SINGAPORE – Singaporeans planning their umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia are advised to postpone their travel plans due to heightened security risks there , said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS).

In a statement on Oct 14, MUIS said it advises Singaporeans to take heed of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MFA) travel advisory issued on Oct 13 which advises Singaporeans to defer all travel to the Middle Eastern country following an increase in missile and drone attacks there.

MUIS said it is engaging umrah travel agents to encourage assistance with postponement or rescheduling arranagements. Singaporeans currently in Saudi Arabia should follow official local advisories and stay in contact with their travel operators and airlines, it added.

“We recognise that pilgrims may face financial implications through no fault of their own, and urge operators to handle such cases with care, fairness and understanding,” it said.

MUIS said it will continue to monitor developments closely and coordinate with the relevant government agencies to provide updates where necessary.

“We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding, and encourage pilgrims and their families to remain guided by official advisories as the situation evolves,” it added.

“We share the hopes of our pilgrims and their families that safety in the region will improve soon. We pray for their safety and well-being, and that they will be able to fulfil their intention to perform umrah safely and with peace of mind when circumstances permit.”

Singaporeans in Saudi Arabia, or those who must travel there, are strongly encouraged to register online with MFA at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg

Those who require consular assistance may contact the Singapore Embassy in Riyadh, the Singapore Consulate-General in Jeddah, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office on +65 6379 8800 / 8855.

On Oct 13, MFA advised Singaporeans to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia, after repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) which have killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300.

In the past weeks, other airports in Riyadh, Abha, Dammam, Khamis Mushait, Najran and Jizan have also been hit, with airspace shutdowns becoming more frequent.

MFA added that Singaporeans already in Saudi Arabia should avoid all travel to KKIA and other high-risk areas until further notice and avoid non-essential travel within the kingdom.

Those who have booked a flight to Saudi Arabia or are transiting in the kingdom are encouraged to check with their airlines for the latest travel information and confirm their flight on the day of travel.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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发布于 2026 年 10 月 14 日上午 6:35

更新于2026年10月14日上午6:35

新加坡——新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，由于沙特阿拉伯的安全风险增加，建议计划前往沙特阿拉伯进行副朝的新加坡人推迟旅行计划。

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）在10月14日发表声明称，建议新加坡公民听从外交部10月13日发布的旅行建议，该建议指出，鉴于中东地区导弹和无人机袭击事件的增加，新加坡公民应推迟前往该国的所有旅行。

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，正与朝觐旅行社接洽，鼓励他们协助安排延期或改期行程。该理事会还补充说，目前身在沙特阿拉伯的新加坡公民应遵循当地官方建议，并与旅行社和航空公司保持联系。

声明称：“我们认识到，朝圣者可能会因自身无过错而面临经济损失，并敦促运营商谨慎、公平、理解地处理此类情况。”

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，将继续密切关注事态发展，并与相关政府机构协调，在必要时提供最新消息。

声明还表示：“我们感谢社区的耐心和理解，并鼓励朝圣者及其家人随着形势的发展继续遵循官方建议。”

“我们和朝圣者及其家人一样，都希望该地区的安全状况能够尽快改善。我们祈祷他们的平安和健康，并希望在条件允许的情况下，他们能够安心、平静地完成副朝的愿望。”

身在沙特阿拉伯的新加坡公民或必须前往沙特阿拉伯的新加坡公民，强烈建议通过新加坡外交部网站 https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg 进行在线注册。