Muslim worshippers throng the area around the Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in the Ramadan month when the Umrah or minor pilgrimage season usually peaks. Supplied Cairo: A major government forum ...

Kingdom cracks down on visa violations, decision part of preparations for Hajj season The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed April 29 as the final departure date for all Umrah pilgrims ...

Religious Affairs Advisor AFM Khalid Hossain has dismissed media reports claiming that Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah visas for Bangladeshis. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday ...

The final date to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrims is April 13, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah said. This move comes as part of preparations for Haj season, authorities added. The final date ...

Pakistani showbiz industry’s renowned actress Mehwish Hayat has earned a special place in her fans' hearts after performing Umrah during the holy nights of Ramadan. The actress shared pictures ...

Dubai Police have arrested a gang that used social media to promote fake Umrah and Haj visas, luring residents with deceptively low prices and easy bank transfer payments. The gang reportedly ...

A 'greener' Andalusia than 30 years ago One of the work's main conclusions is that Andalusia's forest landscapes, in general terms, are now greener than they were three decades ago. In other words ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India. This suspension is set to last until mid-June 2025 ...

ANDALUSIA, Ala. (WSFA) - A Florida man is behind bars Wednesday after attempting to perform a sexual act with a minor, according to the Andalusia Police Department. Berton Etroy Brown, 55, of ...

KUWAIT CITY, March 25: The Ministry of Health has issued a call to all citizens and residents planning to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Umrah or to visit holy sites to receive the ...

LAHORE: PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday bade farewell to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as she departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. She is part of Prime Minister Shehbaz ...

Saudi authorities have significantly strengthened security in Makkah during the busy Umrah season in Ramadan, deploying over 200 smart screens at the city’s main Control Centre to monitor and ...