Saudi authority reveals quietest hours at the Grand Mosque for Umrah
Saudi authorities have urged Umrah pilgrims to time their visits to the Grand Mosque around periods of lower crowd density, identifying the quietest and busiest hours of the day.
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Saudi Arabia sets new accommodation standards for Hajj 2027 pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has introduced updated accommodation regulations and a two-tier classification system for facilities hosting Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 2027 season.
Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims
Iran has resumed sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Umrah after a six-month suspension, with 18,000 people scheduled in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.
Saudi Arabia: multiple-entry Umrah visa needs booking for each visit
Saudi Arabia has clarified that holders of the new year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa must book a fresh Nusuk service package and secure a new permit before every trip.
Grand Mosque expands mobility services for elderly pilgrims
The Grand Mosque in Makkah has expanded mobility services for elderly pilgrims and people of determination, including rooftop golf carts, slow-paced Tawaf lanes, wheelchairs and round-the-clock volunteer support.
Haramain train carried 1.16 million pilgrims in 1447 Hajj season
The Haramain High-Speed Railway moved more than 1.16 million passengers across 5,569 trips during the 1447 AH Hajj season, with on-time performance above 98 percent and up to 142 trips on peak days.
From Around the Web (Page 27 of 31)
Flights still operating, but Umrah enquiries dip: How Riyadh attacks are affecting pilgrim travel - Gulf Business
Flights still operating, but Umrah enquiries dip: How Riyadh attacks are affecting pilgrim travel Gulf Business
India opens additional Makkah control room as Saudi flight disruptions hit Umrah pilgrims - ANI News
India opens additional Makkah control room as Saudi flight disruptions hit Umrah pilgrims ANI News
India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims - Kashmir Observer
India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims Kashmir Observer
India Sets Up Additional Control Room in Makkah to Assist Umrah Pilgrims Amid Flight Disruptions - Kashmir Life
India Sets Up Additional Control Room in Makkah to Assist Umrah Pilgrims Amid Flight Disruptions Kashmir Life
Makkah Control Room established for Indian Umrah pilgrims amid Saudi flight disruptions - inkl
Makkah Control Room established for Indian Umrah pilgrims amid Saudi flight disruptions inkl
Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia Reuters