Dubai: A record 18.5 million pilgrims performed Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia last year, marking a giant rise in Umrah ...

A total of 18.5 million pilgrims from various parts of the world performed Hajj and Umrah during the year 2024. An overwhelming majority of these pilgrims, 16.92 million in number, came to perform ...

Days after the successful completion of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications, signalling the start of a new cycle for Muslims eager to undertake the minor pilgrimage. The ...

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the launch of the Umrah season for the Hijri year 1447, starting Tuesday with the opening of visa issuance for those coming from ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially announced the commencement of the Umrah season for 2025 (1447 of the Islamic calendar), beginning on Tuesday with the opening of visa applications for ...

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 ...

Planning to perform Hajj? Discover essential health tips for pilgrims-vaccines, chronic disease management, hygiene, and heat protection-for a safe and spiritually fulfilling 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 ...

Visa requirements for Hajj and Umrah Performing Hajj or Umrah requires careful planning and strict adherence to Saudi Arabia’s visa policies.

What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date. Here's when it begins.

The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has intercepted a newly established, unlicensed Haj and Umrah campaign operating unlawfully without official authorization, constituting an ...