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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport, Kemenhaj Asks to Monitor Umrah Pilgrims - Kompas.com
Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport, Kemenhaj Asks to Monitor Umrah Pilgrims Kompas.com
Fourth Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program Performs Umrah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Fourth Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program Performs Umrah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Malaysia urges citizens to postpone Umrah trips as Indonesia calls for vigilance after deadly Saudi airport attacks - CNA
Malaysia urges citizens to postpone Umrah trips as Indonesia calls for vigilance after deadly Saudi airport attacks CNA
Malaysians advised to postpone umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns - The Straits Times
Malaysians advised to postpone umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns The Straits Times
Is Umrah 2026 Still Happening? What Pilgrims Need to Know Right Now - Wego Travel Blog
Is Umrah 2026 Still Happening? What Pilgrims Need to Know Right Now Wego Travel Blog
Nasrullah set out for Umrah, but never reached Makkah - The Daily Star
Nasrullah set out for Umrah, but never reached Makkah The Daily Star