Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims
Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a roughly six-month pause, with 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.
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Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a roughly six-month pause, with 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled 2027 Hajj reforms that cut package options to three tiers, bundle accommodation, transport and catering, and make staff training mandatory for permits.
Saudi Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah service firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period in the Kingdom.
Bangladesh has cut its 2027 Hajj package prices and fixed a lower airfare, with meals now included in the packages, and returned a surplus from the 2026 season directly to pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun early coordination meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries ahead of the 2027 season, covering quotas, contracts and digital procedures.
Qatar's Ministry of Endowments has opened Hajj 2027 registration from September 20 to October 20 at hajj.gov.qa, with a national quota of 4,400 pilgrims and a mandatory medical fitness certificate.
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