Saudi Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies for poor performance and regulatory breaches, underscoring tighter oversight of the sector.
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Hajj Enters 25 Years of Cooler Seasons After Last Summer Pilgrimage
Astronomers say the Hajj is moving out of peak summer heat into milder spring and winter seasons for roughly 25 years, easing conditions for pilgrims.
Corendon Airlines Launches Direct Umrah Flights From Turkey
Corendon Airlines has begun direct Antalya-Jeddah Umrah flights for the 2026-2027 season and plans to add services from five more Turkish cities.
Summer Umrah 2026: Heat Safety Guidance as Makkah Temperatures Peak
With July among the hottest months in Makkah, pilgrims are urged to time rituals carefully and use the Kingdom's expanded cooling network to stay safe.
GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia General Authority for Statistics has confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with a detailed register-based breakdown by nationality, arrival method, gender, and workforce.
India Unveils Haj Policy 2027 With AI Pilgrim Support and New Rules
India has announced its Haj Policy 2027, adding an AI assistant for pilgrims, a tighter supervision ratio, two-step medical screening and revised eligibility rules. Applications opened on 22 June 2026.
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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.