Nusuk opens early Hajj 2027 interest registration for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has opened an early registration-of-interest process on the Nusuk Hajj platform, letting international pilgrims signal intent to book 2027 packages before they are released.
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Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2027 planning talks with over 75 countries
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun early preparatory meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries ahead of the 2027 season.
Umrah and Ziyarah Forum: 19 million visited Rawdah in two years
Saudi Arabia's Hajj minister said more than 19 million people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in the Prophet's Mosque over two years, as the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum opened in Madinah.
Saudi Arabia warns firms of SR100,000 fines over unreported overstayers
Saudi Arabia's Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to promptly report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period, with penalties rising per unreported case.
When to visit: Saudi authority reveals quietest hours at Grand Mosque
Saudi authorities have advised Umrah pilgrims that the Grand Mosque is quietest from 10pm to 4am and 9am to 4pm, and busiest from 5pm to 9pm, and encouraged the use of live crowd-density tools to plan Tawaf and Sa'i.
Saudi Arabia unveils 2027 Hajj reforms with mandatory unified packages
Saudi Arabia has announced its 2027 Hajj reforms, making unified accommodation, transport and catering packages mandatory, cutting offerings to three categories and requiring compulsory staff training.
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Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site - Time Magazine
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site Time Magazine
Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says - アラブニュース
Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says アラブニュース
Makkah-Madina Travels and Tours expands Umrah-plus packages amid rising visa hurdles - The Bangladesh Monitor
Makkah-Madina Travels and Tours expands Umrah-plus packages amid rising visa hurdles The Bangladesh Monitor
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia - The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia - The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia The Business Standard
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".