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.
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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.
Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause; five million await turn
Iran has restarted Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a six-month halt, sending 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase while about five million voucher holders wait, with flights and foreign currency shaping the pace.
Umrah 1448 rules: Nusuk booking required, 30-day visa validity
For the 1448 AH Umrah season, Saudi Arabia requires confirmed Nusuk hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued, cuts entry validity to 30 days, and lets all visa types perform Umrah.
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Makkah Deputy Emir inaugurates Hajj Conference and Exhibition - Saudi Gazette
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Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia finalize Hajj quota for 2027 - Qazinform
Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia finalize Hajj quota for 2027 Qazinform
Is it safe to go for Umrah right now? Umrah is open, but US and UK warnings cover Mecca and Medina - Nacionale
Is it safe to go for Umrah right now? Umrah is open, but US and UK warnings cover Mecca and Medina Nacionale
Flyadeal showcases its role in supporting Hajj pilgrim travel experiences at Hajj Conference & Exhibition 2026 - Zawya
Flyadeal showcases its role in supporting Hajj pilgrim travel experiences at Hajj Conference & Exhibition 2026 Zawya