The Ministry of Religious Affairs has ordered the Hajj agencies to submit visa applications for all remaining pilgrims by 12 pm on Monday.

Saudi Arabia has extended the visa for Umrah performers of all nationalities from one to three months. Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah made this announcement in Tashkent during ...

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that all Umrah pilgrims coming to the Kingdom must submit a negative PCR test report taken no more than 48 hours before arrival. The ministry in ...

PETALING JAYA: The suspension of all umrah trips beginning Jan 8 is in force for a month, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar. He said that a domestic and international risk ...

This is in preparation of the annual Hajj season which begins on Dhul Qada 1, reports Saudi Gazette quoting the country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's ...

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PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has decided to allow umrah pilgrimages for Malaysians to resume on Feb 8, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. According to Bernama, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said ...

up from 4 million in 2022. After performing Umrah in the Grand Mosque, many pilgrims would head to Medina to perform prayers in the Prophet’s Mosque. The main rituals of the Umrah are encircling ...

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.

All the lead agencies concerned have been ordered to submit visa applications along with passport, biometric enrollment, house or hotel and flight information of the hajj pilgrims who have not yet sub ...