Pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...

Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...

Saudi Arabia is now allowing Hajj pilgrims to use a digital identification for domestic travel, eliminating the need to carry physical pass...

The Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...

Saudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...

Saudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...

Saudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...

Saudi Arabia has implemented a mandatory 90-day health insurance policy for overseas pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. This coverage, li...

Saudi Arabia's flag carrier, Saudia, is expanding its Indian network by adding Kozhikode, Kerala, as its seventh destination. Starting Febr...

Saudi Arabia has reactivated its e-visa system for tourists and Umrah pilgrims after the Hajj pilgrimage concluded, starting June 10. Trave...

Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry reminds pilgrims to depart before their visas expire, emphasizing it's a legal and respectful act. Authorities...

Umrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a succ...

Reports of a travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia are false, according to official sources. Temporary visa restrictions during Hajj are st...

Saudi Arabia has announced strict measures for the upcoming Hajj season, targeting unauthorized pilgrims with hefty fines up to 20,000 Riya...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, tourist, and family visit visas—for citizen...

Saudi Arabia has introduced new Hajj regulations for the 2025 pilgrimage, including a ban on children to avoid overcrowding risks. First-ti...