Pakistan leads top Umrah nations as 1448 arrivals climb 22.5%
Saudi Arabia welcomed 931,500 Umrah pilgrims in the opening weeks of the 1448 AH season, a 22.5 percent rise, with Pakistan, Indonesia, and Iraq sending the most pilgrims.
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Hajj 2027 service-package agreements open on Masar Nusuk July 29
Signing of Hajj 2027 service-package agreements through the Masar Nusuk platform begins July 29 and runs to January 23, covering tents, accommodation, catering and transport.
Saudi Arabia launches ETA for UK citizens, valid for Umrah
Saudi Arabia has launched an Electronic Travel Authorization for UK citizens allowing multiple entries and stays of up to 180 days, and it can be used for Umrah outside the Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia launches Tourist Package Visa bundling flights and stay
Saudi Arabia has introduced a Tourist Package Visa that combines the entry permit with flights, accommodation and trip planning in a single booking, with Umrah permitted outside the Hajj season.
Grand Mosque expands services for elderly and disabled pilgrims
The Grand Mosque authority has expanded services for elderly and disabled pilgrims, adding dedicated routes, free electric carts, multilingual guidance and mobile barber units for the exit from ihram.
Saudi Arabia scraps Hajj Package D in three-tier overhaul for 2027
Saudi Arabia has cancelled the budget Package D and restructured Hajj into three all-inclusive tiers for 2027, with organisers facing an August 13 deadline to secure accommodation reservations.
From Around the Web (Page 2 of 14)
Makkah governor inspects holy sites as Hajj progresses - Arab News
Makkah governor inspects holy sites as Hajj progresses Arab News
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