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umrah 6 Sep 2026

Umrah 1448 season tightens entry and booking rules

Saudi Arabia's 1448 Umrah season introduces a 30-day entry window, mandatory verified bookings and pre-arrival health checks before permits are issued.

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saudi 6 Sep 2026

Nusuk app passes 51 million users as offline access expands

Saudi Arabia's Nusuk platform has surpassed 51 million users and now offers zero-data access, a digital wallet and AI crowd tools for pilgrims.

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hajj 6 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2027 planning with over 75 countries

Saudi Arabia has begun early coordination meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries to prepare for the 2027 pilgrimage season.

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umrah 6 Sep 2026

Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims

Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a six-month suspension, sending 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase while around five million voucher holders remain on the waiting list.

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makkah 6 Sep 2026

Saudi authority reveals quietest hours to perform Umrah at the Haram

Saudi authorities have advised Umrah pilgrims that the Grand Mosque is quietest from 10pm to 4am and 9am to 4pm, while the evening hours of 5pm to 9pm are busiest.

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saudi 6 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia sets SR100,000 fine for firms hiding Umrah overstayers

Saudi Arabia's Public Security has warned that Hajj and Umrah firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period.

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