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umrah 21 Jul 2026

Pakistan leads Umrah pilgrim numbers as 1448 season surges

Pakistan has sent the most Umrah pilgrims so far this season, ahead of Indonesia and Iraq, as Saudi Arabia records strong growth in arrivals for 1448 AH.

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umrah 21 Jul 2026

Rawdah permit rules 2026: how to book Riyadul Jannah on Nusuk

Saudi authorities have tightened the permit system for visiting the Rawdah inside the Prophet's Mosque, requiring every worshipper to book a free QR-code slot through the Nusuk app.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

King Salman hosts 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 countries

King Salman is hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims at his own expense this year through the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program, with the first group of 250 from 16 countries completing their visit to Madinah and Makkah.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

Umrah 2026 health rules: meningococcal vaccine now mandatory

Saudi Arabia requires all Umrah pilgrims aged one and above to show proof of a quadrivalent ACWY meningococcal vaccine, alongside new heat-safety measures for the summer season.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia launches 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing pilgrims a cumulative stay of up to 90 days across several visits.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia releases Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published an official Umrah and Visit Guide in sixteen languages, offering step-by-step instructions from pre-travel preparation through the performance of the rituals.

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