With 2020 under way and Ramadan not very far away, thoughts are turning to planning the Mecca pilgrimages known as the Hajj and the Umrah. The Hajj is at a fixed time of year - and is expected to be ...

Due to concerns over the global spread of the coronavirus — especially in nearby Iran — Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended travel to its holy sites. Millions of Muslims visit the Saudi kingdom ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced new amendments to Umrah visa regulations, reducing the validity of ...

DUBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will open the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims from other countries from Nov. 1, Saudi media reported on Thursday, as the kingdom relaxes measures it had ...

CAIRO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will allow pilgrims residing inside the country to undertake the umrah pilgrimage beginning on Oct. 4, after a seven-month pause due to coronavirus concerns, ...

Mecca slowly stirred from a seven-month hibernation on Sunday as pilgrims trickled in after Saudi authorities partially lifted a coronavirus ban on performing umrah - a pilgrimage to Islam's two ...

Follow us @middleeast for more news on the region. Saudi Arabia took the unprecedented step of suspending the Umrah religious pilgrimage for its citizens and residents, saying it wanted to prevent the ...

Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn. Bhd. (ikhlas.com) continues to expand its series of strategic partnerships with state ...

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of ...

Here’s how to apply and to book your time slot and ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience International pilgrims must secure an Umrah permit via the Nusuk app before entering the Grand Mosque or the ...

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