The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has intercepted a newly established, unlicensed Haj and Umrah campaign operating unlawfully without official authorization, constituting an ...

Ministry of Hajj sets deadlines for umrah visas, contracts, and pilgrim entry According to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah statement, international pilgrims will be allowed to perform ...

Foreign Umrah pilgrims can obtain visas from June 10, with arrivals starting June 11. Image: Shutterstock The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of foreign Umrah ...

Saudi authorities have said that final date to enter the country for Umrah pilgrims was April 13 and the final date to depart was April 29. Saying after this date is a violation, subject to legal ...

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for the year 1447 AH (2025-2026) as part of its preparations to serve international pilgrims and ...

The year round pilgrimage of Umrah gives Muslims an opportunity to gain Allah’s mercy any day during the year. Forgiveness and renewal through Umrah is an ultimate dream of every Muslim.

The Ministry of Haj's Umrah affairs administration has announced that it now processes all local organizations' contracts with foreign agents electronically. Pilgrims have been arriving for Umrah ...

ANDALUSIA, Ala. (WSFA) - A 75-year-old south Alabama man is charged with sexual assault after an encounter with a boy in a restaurant, according to Andalusia police. The police department said the ...

A Friday morning crash has claimed the life of a 59-year-old Andalusia woman and injured a 13-year-old in Covington County. Alabama State Troopers said the two-vehicle crash occurred around 10:35 ...

Saudi Arabia: List of items pilgrims need to avoid when travelling for Umrah Additionally, the ministry noted that January 20, 2026 (1 Sha’ban 1447) is the deadline for external agents to submit ...

Planning Umrah? Here's When You Can Travel Again—Full Saudi Calendar Released As the Hajj 2025 season approaches full swing in Saudi Arabia, many Muslims around the world who weren’t able to ...

Thousands of people were left trapped on trains or stranded overnight after the theft of copper cables halted high-speed services between Madrid and southern Spain's Andalusia region. Authorities ...