Umrah Pilgrims
- Middle East
King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 countries
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from around the world at his personal expense. The initiative is part of the Guests…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 11 million pilgrims perform Umrah in Q4 2025
Makkah: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 11 million Umrah performers during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, reflecting sustained demand for pilgrimage travel and religious tourism across the Kingdom. According to a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over poor performance
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after performance evaluations revealed shortcomings in service quality and breaches of regulations governing the sector. The ministry said…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to begin Umrah visa issuance from May 31
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Umrah visa issuance for the 1448 AH season will begin on May 31, 2026, corresponding to 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. Taking…
- Middle East
Overstaying Umrah visas in Saudi Arabia may lead to jail, fines
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued updated guidelines to streamline the departure of Umrah pilgrims as the season draws to a close, while reiterating strict penalties for visa…
- Middle East
Video: Umrah pilgrim prays on glass barrier inside Grand Mosque, security intervenes
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Public Security said authorities in Makkah intervened after a pilgrim was seen praying from the top of a glass barrier inside the Grand Mosque. The Special Forces for Haj…
- India
Umrah pilgrims from Gujarat stranded at Saudi airport amid Iran tensions
Ahmedabad: More than 20 arrival and departure flights from Ahmedabad to West Asian destinations were cancelled on Sunday, March 1, amid the US-Israel military offensive against Iran, officials said. Several passengers, some…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear and accessible information throughout their journey. The initiative, launched…
- Middle East
Record turnout as 904,000 perform Umrah on 4th day of Ramzan
Makkah: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, received more than 904,000 Umrah pilgrims on Saturday, February 21, the fourth day of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, marking the highest single-day attendance recorded during…
- Middle East
Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travelling. The…
- Middle East
Makkah completes preparations for Ramzan 2026 amid expected Umrah rise
Makkah: The Holy Makkah Municipality has confirmed it is fully prepared for Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, launching a comprehensive operational plan to handle the expected increase in Umrah pilgrims and visitors during the…
- India
Video: Indian man prays for Union min Kiren Rijiju in Makkah
An Indian man who was on an Umrah visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia prayed for the well being of Union minister Kiren Rijjju. In a video shared on social media, the man…
- Middle East
Assam Umrah pilgrims stranded in Hyderabad after IndiGo cancels flight
Hyderabad: Twenty-eight Umrah pilgrims from Assam have been left stranded in Hyderabad after their IndiGo connecting flight to Guwahati was cancelled on Friday, December 5, adding to the widespread operational turmoil currently…
- Middle East
Burial of Madinah accident victims yet to take place: AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain
Madinah: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Majid Hussain has confirmed that the burial of the Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims who died in the bus accident near Madinah has not yet taken place,…
- Hyderabad
Jannatul Baqi burial planned for Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims who died in Madinah
Hyderabad: Jannatul Baqi is expected to be the final resting place for Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other districts who died in an accident in Madinah. According to sources to Siasat.com, currently…
