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umrah 4 Jul 2026

Summer Umrah 2026: Heat Safety Guidance as Makkah Temperatures Peak

With July among the hottest months in Makkah, pilgrims are urged to time rituals carefully and use the Kingdom's expanded cooling network to stay safe.

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umrah 3 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 Season Reopens as July Emerges as Quietest Window

The 1448 AH Umrah season has reopened after Hajj 2026, and the post-Hajj weeks offer some of the year's lowest crowds and cheapest hotel rates, though pilgrims must navigate the new 30-day visa and Nusuk booking rules.

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umrah 3 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 Season Deadlines Set as All Visa Types Gain Eligibility

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set firm 1448 AH season deadlines, with the last Umrah visas issued on 9 March 2027, while confirming that all visa types can now be used for Umrah.

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umrah 3 Jul 2026

Turkish Airlines Launches Discounted Umrah Fares for US Pilgrims

Turkish Airlines is offering round-trip Umrah fares from 799 US dollars for US-based pilgrims booking between 1 July and 16 August 2026, with open-jaw routing into Madinah and out of Jeddah.

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umrah 1 Jul 2026

Umrah Visas Now Require Confirmed Nusuk Bookings and Expire in 30 Days

For the 1448 AH season, Umrah pilgrims must confirm hotel and transport bookings through Nusuk before a visa is issued, and entry visas now expire 30 days after issuance.

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umrah 30 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Violations

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies for poor performance and regulatory violations, urging pilgrims to use only licensed operators.

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