Summer Umrah Returns: Staying Safe in Makkah's Heat in 1448
As the 1448 Umrah season opens, pilgrims face summer heat above 40C in Makkah. Sensible timing, hydration, and use of cooling infrastructure keep the rites safe.
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সর্বশেষ হালনাগাদ: 23 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM (সৌদি সময়)
As the 1448 Umrah season opens, pilgrims face summer heat above 40C in Makkah. Sensible timing, hydration, and use of cooling infrastructure keep the rites safe.
Saudi Arabia reopened the 1448 AH Umrah season on May 31, 2026, with Grand Mosque permits now issued only through the Nusuk app and a shorter 30-day visa entry window.
Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to 30 days, while requiring verified Nusuk hotel bookings before a visa is issued.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended 21 Umrah service companies on June 13, 2026, citing poor performance and regulatory violations as it tightens standards across the sector.
Saudi Arabia's official Nusuk pilgrimage app has passed 51 million users across more than 190 countries, consolidating over 130 services for Hajj and Umrah travellers.
New carriers and routes, including a flynas Jeddah-Rabat link, Mukhtara Air in Indonesia and resumed Uzbekistan flights, are expanding air access for Umrah pilgrims in the 2026 season.
Umrah pilgrims can now check live crowd levels before visiting Grand and Prophet mosques Gulf News
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Umrah travel operators warned over possible flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia Newswire
Cultural Day Held for Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Umrah Program in Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
India sets up control room in Makkah for stranded Umrah pilgrims | Tap to know more | Inshorts Inshorts