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- Bakrid 2026 Date: When will Kerala celebrate Eid-ul-Adha? Check holiday update and market closureBakrid celebrations in India are set for May 28, 2026, with Kerala announcing a two-day holiday. The stock markets will observe a closure o...25 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...25 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East warOver 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...23 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 daysA new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 2...16 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia expands mobility services for elderly, disabled Hajj pilgrims in MedinaSaudi Arabia is boosting accessibility for elderly and disabled pilgrims at the Prophet's Mosque for the 2026 Hajj. New services include el...13 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM 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
- First batch of Hajj 2026 with 371 pilgrims departs for Mecca from New DelhiThe first Hajj 2026 flight carrying 371 pilgrims departed from New Delhi for Mecca. Delhi Hajj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan expressed...18 Apr, 2026, 10.12 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
- 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
- Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr 2026: Date in India, significance, wishes, quotes, and messagesRamadan, a sacred month of devotion and spiritual renewal, is set to begin in India around February 18-19, 2026. Muslims will observe fasti...16 Feb, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia begins issuing visas for 2026 Hajj seasonSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has commenced visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season, beginning February 8. This early rollout, p...09 Feb, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- Bilateral Haj Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia; India's quota fixed at 175,025 for 2026India's Haj quota for 2026 has been confirmed at 175,025. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the bilateral Haj Agreement in Jedd...10 Nov, 2025, 08.34 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah visas from June 10 after concluding Hajj seasonUmrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a succ...10 Jun, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
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