Umrah Pilgrims
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans to reach 2.5M airline seats for Umrah by 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to increase air travel capacity for Umrah pilgrims to 2.5 million seats by the end of 2025, according to Majid Khan, CEO of the…
- Middle East
Video: Over 500 Egyptians detained in Jeddah for Umrah visa violations
Jeddah: More than 500 Egyptian nationals have been detained at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah after attempting to enter Saudi Arabia on transit visas to perform Umrah without valid Haj permits.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 6.5M int’l pilgrims perform Umrah in Q1 2025
Over 6.5 million international pilgrims performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2025, representing an 11 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Saudi Minister of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims increase by 31 pc in Q4 2024
Riyadh: The number of Umrah pilgrims increased by 31 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023. According to a report on Umrah statistics released by…
- Middle East
Watch: Heavy rain pours down on pilgrims performing Umrah in Makkah
Thousands of pilgrims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, experienced a deeply spiritual moment on Thursday, March 20, as heavy rain poured down over the holy city. A…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad witnesses a drop Umrah bookings due to rising costs
Hyderabad: With an alarming rise in the cost of flight tickets and hotel accommodation in the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah for the Umrah pilgrimage, Hyderabad’s travel agencies and tour operators…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends meningitis vaccine requirement for Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, February 6, announced the suspension of a previous directive that required Umrah pilgrims to be vaccinated against Neisseria meningitis,…
- Middle East
Saudi authorities mandate licensed transport for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques released guidelines requiring Umrah pilgrims to use authorized transportation services for their pilgrimage journey. Transportation safety guidelines…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia mandates vaccination for Umrah pilgrims from Feb
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that individuals wishing to perform Umrah or visit the Kingdom, regardless of their visa type, must receive the required vaccinations, including the Neisseria meningitis…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Umrah performers increases by 35 pc in Q3 2024
Riyadh: The total number of foreign and domestic pilgrims who performed Umrah in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 has reached 6,254,751, represents a 35 percent increase compared to the same quarter…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Makkah mountains, pleasant weather attract Umrah pilgrims
These days, the mountainous regions surrounding Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing an influx of residents, visitors, and Umrah pilgrims to enjoy the pleasant weather. Mount Hira, located 4 kilometers northeast of the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: First group of King Salman’s guests completes Umrah
The first group of pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visitation in 1446 AH successfully performed Umrah rituals in Madinah. The initiative, approved by King…
- Middle East
Watch: Asian girl leads Tawaf supplication in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: In an endearing gesture, an Asian girl child leads other pilgrims in chanting supplication while performing tawaf (circumambulation) around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches first int’l digital wallet for Haj, Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched “Nusuk Wallet”, the first international digital wallet of its kind in the world to serve Umrah and Haj pilgrim This…
- Middle East
First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia after 9 yr hiatus
In the latest indication of improving relations, the first batch of Iranian pilgrims has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Umrah after a nine-year hiatus. On Monday morning,…
