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hajj 13 Jul 2026

Over 232,000 Pakistanis register for Hajj 2027 in first two weeks

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs says more than 232,000 pilgrims registered for Hajj 2027 in the first 14 days of a fully digital, mandatory campaign.

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umrah 12 Jul 2026

New Umrah visa rules for 2026-2027: Nusuk registration and shorter validity

New Umrah rules for 2026-2027 make Nusuk registration mandatory for all pilgrims, cut entry visa validity to 30 days, and require confirmed hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued.

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umrah 12 Jul 2026

Health and vaccination requirements for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims in 2026

Pilgrims travelling for Umrah or Hajj in 2026 must present a valid meningococcal ACWY certificate, with polio and yellow fever vaccines required for travellers from affected countries and flu vaccination strongly advised.

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hajj 12 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia unveils Hajj 2027 reforms: unified packages and mandatory training

Saudi Arabia has launched early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, introducing unified service packages, three package categories, and mandatory training for Hajj staff.

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umrah 12 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 AH season opens: key visa and entry deadlines announced

Saudi Arabia's 1448 AH Umrah season is under way, with visas issued from May 31, 2026, final visa issuance on March 9, 2027, last entry March 23, and departure by April 7, 2027.

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umrah 9 Jul 2026

EASA Tells Airlines to Avoid Iraqi and Iranian Airspace Until August 31

EASA has warned airlines to avoid Iraqi and Iranian airspace until 31 August 2026, a measure that may lengthen and reroute flights for Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.

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