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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Makkah Health Cluster ready for Hajj with 10 hospitals and 82 health centers - Arab News
Makkah Health Cluster ready for Hajj with 10 hospitals and 82 health centers Arab News
Hajj, the National Mosque and the National Cathedral: Separating Faith, Fact and Public Money - Modern Ghana
Hajj, the National Mosque and the National Cathedral: Separating Faith, Fact and Public Money Modern Ghana
Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today - thenationalnews.com
Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today thenationalnews.com
2027 Hajj: Lagos seeks additional slots for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia - Blueprint Newspapers
2027 Hajj: Lagos seeks additional slots for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Blueprint Newspapers
Kaiser Hamid performs Umrah with daughter Karina’s passport - observerbd.com
Kaiser Hamid performs Umrah with daughter Karina’s passport observerbd.com
Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.