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umrah 25 Jun 2026

Umrah Season 1448 Reopens as Saudi Arabia Resumes Visa Issuance

Saudi Arabia has reopened the Umrah season for 1448 AH, resuming visa issuance on May 31 and pilgrim entry to Makkah from June 1, 2026, under a fixed operational calendar.

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hajj 25 Jun 2026

Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 73 Companies to Serve Domestic Pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 companies qualified to serve domestic pilgrims, urging worshippers to contract only through official channels.

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hajj 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Makes Training Mandatory for Hajj 2027 Service Staff

Saudi Arabia will require Hajj affairs office personnel to complete a compulsory training programme before receiving visas, part of reforms unveiled for the 2027 season.

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hajj 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Health Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Sharing Shaving Tools

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing razors during tahallul, warning that shared blades can spread hepatitis and other bloodborne infections.

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saudi 24 Jun 2026

Rua Al Madinah's First Phase Set to Open in 2026 Near Prophet's Mosque

The first phase of Rua Al Madinah, a major development beside the Prophet's Mosque, is scheduled to open in 2026, part of a project that will add 47,000 hotel rooms by 2030.

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hajj 24 Jun 2026

Pakistan Opens Free Hajj 2027 Registration, Seeks Larger Quota

Pakistan has opened free mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 and is in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise its pilgrim quota from 179,210 toward around 230,000.

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