Saudi Arabia now permits year-round Umrah pilgrimages for Gulf citizens and residents from UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and ...

Saudi Arabia raised the bar for pilgrimage experiences this year by delivering the most technologically advanced and globally ...

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 pl ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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.

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has officially closed its borders to incoming Umrah pilgrims as of Sunday, April 13, 2025 (15 Shawwal 1446), as it shifts focus to preparations for this year’s Hajj season.

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs cracked down a newly established Hajj and Umrah campaign operating illegally and without a license; a matter which constitutes a clear violation ...

Hajj is obligatory for able Muslims, unlike Umrah, which is recommended. Saudi Arabia's new visa restrictions for 14 countries aim to ensure safety during pilgrimage, affecting Umrah visa ...

The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has announced a hefty fine of SR100,000 to be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service-providing companies. The fine will be levied if the entities fail to report ...