Saudi Arabia promotes Taif as jewel of the ‘Umrah Plus’ experience
By Tanzim Anwar
DHAKA, March 26, 2025 (BSS) — As the sun sets behind Al-Shafa Mountain, painting Taif’s rose fields in golden hues, Saudi Arabia’s “Umrah Plus” initiative unveils a new dimension of spiritual travel, placing the “City of Roses” at the heart of an enriched pilgrimage experience.
Umrah Plus: Bridging Faith and Exploration
The “Umrah Plus” program is a strategic initiative designed to enhance the traditional Umrah pilgrimage by blending religious rites with cultural, historical, and leisure explorations across Saudi Arabia.
The program aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the Saudi economy and…