Saudi King Salman has asked officials to arrange proper accommodations and food for Iranian pilgrims who are in Saudi Arabia ...

The Iraqi government has begun arranging land transport for Hajj pilgrims and other Iraqi travellers who are struggling to return home after the sudden eruption of hostilities between Iran and Israel, ...

Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, conveyed an apology to Indonesian hajj pilgrims for various inconveniences.

Saudi authorities, which strictly controls Haj, have stated that multiple-entry visas were being misused. Some travellers ...

The Iraqi Hajj delegation has earned the Diamond Tier of the Labaytom Award, the highest distinction for pilgrim services.

The decision is primarily intended to prevent visa misuse and unauthorised participation in the Hajj pilgrimage, even though ...

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Foreign Umrah pilgrims can obtain visas from June 10, with arrivals starting June 11. Image: Shutterstock The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of foreign Umrah ...

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 ...

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...

Here is everything you need to know about an Umrah visa, who is eligible to apply, and whether it can be used to perform the Hajj if you are travelling from India. An Umrah visa is a special ...

On 27 February 2025, I entered upon my first Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage to Makkah ... Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Turkey. On our second day in the kingdom Friday morning, I endeavoured to attend Juma ...