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Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...23 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST- Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...15 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia sets Umrah visa, travel deadlines ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...20 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Hajj 2026 registration opens in Saudi Arabia: Eligiblility, process, packages, and key detailsSaudi Arabia has opened Hajj registration for domestic pilgrims for 1447 AH (2026) via the Nusuk platform, starting on 6 Ramadan. Priority ...24 Feb, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering MeccaSaudi Arabia has stopped over 269,000 individuals without Hajj permits from entering Mecca, as authorities intensify efforts to curb unauth...01 Jun, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia arrests Indian National among others for unauthorised Hajj transportationSaudi Arabia has taken strict action against illegal Hajj transportation. Authorities arrested an Indian resident for transporting 22 peopl...22 May, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
- Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia to penalise violators of new rules for pilgrims; check regulations, advisory & details hereSaudi Arabia has announced strict measures for the upcoming Hajj season, targeting unauthorized pilgrims with hefty fines up to 20,000 Riya...01 May, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia bans stay for non-Hajj visas-holding tourists in MakkahSaudi Arabia is preparing for the 2025 Hajj. New rules will be in place from April. Only those with Hajj permits can book accommodations in...25 Apr, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia warns of heavy penalties for overstaying visas ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued strict warnings to expatriates and visitors regarding visa overstays during the Hajj season, with potential penalti...23 Apr, 2025, 04.54 PM IST
- Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrimsSaudi Arabia reported over 1,300 deaths during the hajj pilgrimage, with most victims lacking permits and facing extreme heat without shelt...24 Jun, 2024, 12.47 AM IST
- 'Saudi state did not fail' after hundreds dead during hajj: OfficialThe senior Saudi official said the Saudi government had confirmed 577 deaths for the two busiest days of hajj: Saturday, when pilgrims gath...21 Jun, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
- 'Bodies on the ground': Pilgrims recount hajj heat horrorsYasser, after failing to secure a hajj visa, performed the pilgrimage illegally, now regretting it. Concerned for his wife among the 1,000+...21 Jun, 2024, 05.59 PM IST
- Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the destructive Israel-Hamas warThis year's Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian militants, which pushed the e...14 Jun, 2024, 10.54 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia cracks down on unauthorized Hajj pilgrims, visa overstayersSaudi security agencies crack down on unauthorized Hajj pilgrims. Violators face fines, imprisonment, or deportation. Visit visa holders wa...29 May, 2024, 07.20 PM IST
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