Kuwait is preparing to become a transit station for nationals of many countries wishing to perform Umrah and Hajj in coordination with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.

The Al-Qabas daily reported that a meeting will be held after Ramadan to discuss the most important points of the project, which aims to receive 1 million pilgrims annually via Kuwait from several countries.

According to sources, several countries, including Iraq, Iran, Bosnia, and Chechnya, will be able to send their citizens into Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah if the project is approved.

It is believed that this project will have a great economic impact on the country, and that a mechanism will be approved for the passage of pilgrims only, or allowing them to enter and reside in the country for a specified period if they pay visa fees.

Once the project is approved, the Ministry of Interior will determine the mechanism for Umrah performers and pilgrims to enter the country.