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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 ...

The final deadline to issue Umrah visas is 1 Shawwal 1447 (March 20, 2026), while the last date for pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is 15 Shawwal 1447 (April 3, 2026).

The calendar also includes several key deadlines. The final day for Umrah visa issuance is set for March 20, 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447), while the last date for pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is April 3, ...

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for the year 1447 AH (2025-2026) as part of its preparations to serve international pilgrims and ...

As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Tuesday announced the final deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to depart the Kingdom.

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's new visa restrictions for 14 countries aim to ensure safety during pilgrimage, affecting Umrah visa applications. The Umrah visa is valid for 90 days outside Hajj season.

KARACHI: Hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis are unable to perform Umrah during the last Ashrah of Ramazan, due to severe restrictions imposed by the Saudi government on the issuance of Umrah ...

RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that the number of Umrah pilgrims increased by 31 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023.

The journey of Umrah is not just a physical one; it is a deeply spiritual experience. The pilgrimage consists of several key rituals, each symbolizing an aspect of a Muslim's submission to Allah.

Saudi Arabia has expanded the eligibility for performing Umrah, making it more accessible for residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently announced ...