Saudi Arabia Sets Rawdah Visiting Times and Nusuk Permits for Visitors
Saudi Arabia announced designated Rawdah visiting times at the Prophet's Mosque, with men and women given separate windows and access booked through the Nusuk app.
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Nusuk App Passes 51 Million Users as Digital Pilgrimage Expands
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.
Islamic New Year 1448 AH Begins as Saudi Arabia Sights Muharram Moon
Saudi Arabia confirmed the Muharram crescent sighting, marking June 16, 2026, as the first day of the Islamic year 1448 AH, with Ashura falling on June 25.
New Airline Routes Widen Global Access for Umrah Pilgrims
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.
Bangladesh Sets September 26 Deadline for Hajj 2027 Registration
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, requiring pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas issued from January 28 and flights from April 8, 2027.
Saudi Teams Replace Kaaba's Kiswah for the New Hijri Year
Saudi specialists are carrying out the final stages of replacing the Kaaba's Kiswah, the embroidered black silk covering, in the annual operation that marks the start of the new Hijri year.