In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9.

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 ...

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of foreign Umrah pilgrims for the upcoming season will begin on Wednesday, June 11 (15 Dhul Hijjah 1446), according to the ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has disclosed that 2,717 intending pilgrims from Nigeria could not secure visas for ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed disappointment over the failure to secure a brief reopening of ...

2026): End of time allowed for issuing Umrah visas 15 Shawwal (April 3, 2026): Final day of for Umrah performers to enter the kingdom ahead of Hajj season 1 Dhu al-Qadah (April 18, 2026): Final ...

According to the announcement, international visitors holding an Umrah visa will be permitted to begin performing Umrah starting June 11, 2025, (15 Dhul-Hijjah), with visa issuance starting a day ...

According to the ministry, Umrah visa issuance will begin on 14 Dhul Hijjah 1446 (June 10, 2025), followed by the official start of pilgrim arrivals on 15 Dhul Hijjah 1446. Contracts with foreign ...