In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform is the only official channel for visa ...

RIYADH, SA / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2025 / The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is the official government entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating and overseeing the Hajj ...

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims wait eagerly to know when will it be possible for them to visit Makkah to perform Umrah.

Saudi Arabia is resuming issuing Umrah visas from today, 10 June, a day after the conclusion of the Hajj 2025. Over 1.6 million Muslims from more than 150 nations prayed in Mecca during the annual ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also confirmed that access to the Holy City of Makkah has been restricted since April 23, requiring an official permit issued through the Absher or Muqeem platforms.

Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, until mid-June 2025 to manage Hajj participation. Umrah ...

Saudi Arabia is enforcing stricter regulations to prevent misuse of Umrah and visit visas for Hajj. Understanding the differences between Hajj and Umrah visas is now crucial for Indian pilgrims.

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia suspends issuance of Umrah permits . The suspension will take effect from April 29, 2025, and will continue until June 10, 2025 . News Desk April 27, 2025.