Ministry of Haj and Umrah
- India
5,162 Indian women to perform Haj ‘without mehram’ in 2024
New Delhi: A total of 5,162 women would be going for Haj without ‘mehram’ this year, the largest since the reform was introduced in 2018 which did away with the compulsion of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces job vacancies for Haj & Umrah services
Riyadh: The kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced several vaccines for males and females on contractual bases to work in its prominent two cities Makkah and Medina for those looking for…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host Haj Expo 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host a conference and exhibition for Haj and Umrah services— “Haj Expo 2023” aimed at improving the pilgrim experience at the Two…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia extends Umrah visa to 3 months for all pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the extension of Umrah visa to three months for pilgrims from all over the world, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Saudi Arabia’s…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allows children of all ages to enter Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah on Saturday announced that children of all ages are allowed to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The ministry’s announcement came…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Haj 2022’s largest percentage to be for foreign pilgrims
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said that the largest percentage and share of Hajj for this year, 1443 AH-2022 AD, will be for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom,…
- Middle East
Modern technology to be used to facilitate Haj 2022: Saudi ministry
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Saturday said that major projects will adopt the use of modern technology in Haj 2022. Speaking to Arabic TV Al-Ekhbariya,…
