Hotter August prompts heat-safety guidance for Umrah pilgrims
Saudi forecasters expect a hotter-than-normal August with stronger winds and dust, prompting heat-safety guidance for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
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Hajj 2027: health and vaccination rules pilgrims must meet
Health and vaccination rules are central to Hajj 2027 eligibility, with meningococcal and influenza vaccines required and a health declaration confirming fitness to perform the rites.
Saudi Arabia lets Pakistani-origin POC holders join 2027 Hajj quota
Saudi Arabia has approved the inclusion of Pakistan Origin Card holders in Pakistan's 2027 Hajj quota for the first time, reserving 1,792 places for them.
Saudi Arabia welcomes over 931,000 Umrah pilgrims in 2026 surge
Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 931,500 Umrah pilgrims so far in 2026, a 22.5 percent rise on the same period last year, led by visitors from Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia sets SR100,000 fine for firms hiding overstaying pilgrims
Saudi Public Security has announced fines of up to SR100,000 for Hajj and Umrah firms that fail to report pilgrims who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorised stay.
Nusuk platform passes 51 million users as digital pilgrimage grows
The Nusuk platform has surpassed 51 million users worldwide and now uses AI to alert pilgrims when crowd density at the Grand Mosque and Rawdah is low.
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Saudi Arabia Keeps Nigeria’s 2027 Hajj Quota at 50,000 as NAHCON Warns of September 26 Deadline - muslimvoice.com.ng
Saudi Arabia Keeps Nigeria’s 2027 Hajj Quota at 50,000 as NAHCON Warns of September 26 Deadline muslimvoice.com.ng
Makkah governor briefed on Saudi Post’s services for pilgrims during Hajj - Arab News
Makkah governor briefed on Saudi Post’s services for pilgrims during Hajj Arab News
Makkah gears up for Haj as Umrah pilgrims depart - Arab News
Makkah gears up for Haj as Umrah pilgrims depart Arab News
Head of Indonesian Hajj Mission visits Kiswa complex in Makkah - Arab News
Head of Indonesian Hajj Mission visits Kiswa complex in Makkah Arab News
Umrah with 19 loved ones inspires Bradford jeweller to gift pilgrimage to another family - Asian Standard
Umrah with 19 loved ones inspires Bradford jeweller to gift pilgrimage to another family Asian Standard
Makkah’s Jamarat facility to be cooled by 750 water-spray poles throughout Hajj - Arab News
Makkah’s Jamarat facility to be cooled by 750 water-spray poles throughout Hajj Arab News