Dubai: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended four Umrah companies and imposed financial penalties on several ...

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

About Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca (or Makkah) during the Islamic lunar month of Dhul Hijjah. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and a deeply spiritual journey ...

While the world watches the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a quieter but equally profound spiritual journey unfolds daily in Islam’s holiest city. I came to experience Umrah – the "lesser pilgrimage ...

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 ...

Awqaf also called upon all citizens and residents to ensure that the campaigns they wish to register with, whether for Hajj or Umrah, are approved and licensed, noting that the website of the Hajj ...

A list of accredited travel agencies by country can be found here. Eligibility criteria To qualify for a Saudi Hajj or Umrah visa, applicants must: • Be Muslim. • Be at least 18 years old.

This is in accordance with the official Umrah calendar announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the year 1447, according to a Saudi Gazette report. The Calendar The calendar includes key ...

The official calendar outlines all critical milestones for the season, including visa issuance timelines, service agreements with international agents, and deadlines for both entry and departure of ...

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.

Jaiz Bank Plc has allotted a N10 billion facility to facilitate smooth Hajj and Umrah experience for tour operators in Nigeria. The bank’s managing director/CEO, Haruna Musa disclosed this ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for ...