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The Ministry announced that Umrah visas will be issued only until March 9, 2027.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia: 1.5 Million Join Hajj Pilgrimage Despite War
Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia has started re-issuing Umrah visas
Here’s what to know After the conclusion of Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has started re-issuing Umrah visas this week after halting them for the duration of the annual pilgrimage. This is everything to ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Muslims make Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, said Saleh bin Saad ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026. When does it start?
The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date. Here's when it begins.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Continuing its expansion across Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality enters Makkah
Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with Diyar Al Khalidiyah Hotel Services Company for the Diyar ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia Stops 269,678 Muslims Without Hajj Permits From Entering Mecca
Saudi Arabia Stops 269,678 Muslims Without Hajj Permits From Entering Mecca MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from ...