Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior members of his cabinet, performed Umrah late Thursday night during an official visit to Saudi ...

The arrival in Mecca for the performance of Hajj represents the pinnacle, the crown of worship for all believers. The story ...

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a ...

Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9.

Foreign pilgrims will be allowed to arrive in Saudi Arabia for Umrah starting on Dhul Hijjah 15, corresponding to June 11, 2025. Read-Umrah travel expansion: 2.5m airline seats targeted for ...

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 ...

Saudi authorities have said that final date to enter the country for Umrah pilgrims was April 13 and the final date to depart was April 29. Saying after this date is a violation, subject to legal ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against meningococcal ...

MADINAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that the number of pilgrims who performed Umrah during the first quarter of this year reached more than 6.5 million, and this figure ...

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.

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 ...