Saudi Arabia has introduced changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a ban on children to ensure safety due to crowding risks. First-time pilgrims will be prioritized and a new installment ...

This year, the Hajj season is expected to start from June 4-6, depending on the moon sighting. To prevent overcrowding during the Hajj, Saudi Arabia has revised its visa policy. From February 1 ...

Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this ...

Tue Feb 11, 2025 08:29 PM Last update on: Wed Feb 12, 2025 05:02 PM The recent decision by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to ban young children from performing the Hajj ...

The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims who are physically and financially able are required to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Last year, around 1.8 million ...

The Saudi Arabian government has tightened the rules ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage this year. Saudi has implemented many new rules, including visa, which can cause difficulties for Muslims ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the final cost for the long and short Hajj packages. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry, the final price for the long Hajj package has ...

The changes come as part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to prevent individuals from using long-term tourist visas to bypass the official Hajj pilgrimage quota. Authorities have noted instances in the ...

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their 2025 fixed Hajj fare registration. According to the Director-General of the board ...

AFP/File The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday announced the final cost for long and short Hajj packages for the year 2025. The development came days after ...

Colombo, January 31 (Daily Mirror) - Assuring the safety and comfort of thousands of Hajj pilgrims who are to take part in this year’s pilgrimage with new measures, Sri Lanka Hajj Committee ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that Friday, February 14, is the final deadline for pilgrims to submit the third installment under the Government Hajj Scheme. According to ministry ...