Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, until mid-June 2025 to manage Hajj participation. Umrah ...

Planning a visit to Madinah? There are now fresh guidelines for those heading to the Prophet’s Mosque, and they’re all about keeping things calm, respectful, and rooted in tradition.Read More: You Can ...

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj pl ...

RIYADH, SA / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2025 / The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is the official government entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating and overseeing the Hajj ...

Apart from the announcement by MOHU, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior also said that it would implement fines of SR10,000 (Dh 9,793.54) for anyone caught entering Mecca without a Hajj permit ...

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims wait eagerly to know when will it be possible for them to visit Makkah to perform Umrah.

Saudi Arabia is enforcing stricter regulations to prevent misuse of Umrah and visit visas for Hajj. Understanding the differences between Hajj and Umrah visas is now crucial for Indian pilgrims.

Hajj is obligatory for able Muslims, unlike Umrah, which is recommended. Saudi Arabia's new visa restrictions for 14 countries aim to ensure safety during pilgrimage, affecting Umrah visa ...

The president of Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) said that the cost of Hajj is much higher than before. On the contrary, the cost of Umrah is very low. One can perform Umrah within a ...