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Saudi Arabia sees surging prices for religious tourism amid Ramadan rush

Saudi Arabia sees surging prices for religious tourism amid Ramadan rush

  • Umrah package prices soar amid high demand for pilgrimage to holy cities
  • Some international fares double amid festive rush of expatriates going home for Eid Al-Fitr
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