Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reduced Umrah visa validity to one month from issuance, with unused visas automatically cance...

Iran has prohibited government officials from using communication devices. This ban follows suspected Israeli digital attacks. An Afghan sh...

Every year, millions of Muslims journey to Mecca to fulfil the Hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and deeply personal milestone. This journe...

Muslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children un...

Private tour companies managed to fill their quota, about half of Pakistan's total 179,000 pilgrimage slots. But applications for the gover...

To be sure, most events where large crowds gather happen without injury or death, with fans coming and going without incident. But those th...