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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
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...
Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against fake Hajj permits, unauthorised visa offersSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...
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 ...
Saudi Arabia eases Umrah departure rules, warns pilgrims against visa overstaysSaudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...
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...
Hajj 2026: Govt issues advisory for private pilgrims, urges timely bookingIndian pilgrims planning to perform Hajj 2026 through private operators must complete bookings by January 15, 2026. This deadline, set by S...
Bomb threat diverts plane of hajj pilgrims in Indonesia, second in daysA Saudia Airlines flight carrying 376 hajj pilgrims and 13 crew members from Jeddah to Surabaya was diverted to Medan's Kualanamu Internati...
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to leave before Hajj visa expiry; warns of legal action for overstaySaudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry reminds pilgrims to depart before their visas expire, emphasizing it's a legal and respectful act. Authorities...
Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safeSoftware is also used to help guide more than 20,000 buses deployed to transport pilgrims between holy sites during one of the world's bigg...
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...
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...
'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...
Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj in Saudi heatPilgrims in white robes and sandals packed the ancient city, now dotted with luxury hotels and air-conditioned shopping malls, after floodi...
Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdomThe kingdom made the announcement Saturday on its state-run Saudi Press Agency.
87 dead as crane crashes into Mecca's Grand MosqueThe incident occurred as hundreds of thousands of Muslims gathered from all over the world for the annual hajj pilgrimage expected to begin...