Umrah Pilgrims
- Middle East
Bangladeshi pilgrim saved after respiratory distress at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: A medical team saved the life of an Bangladeshi pilgrim who suffered respiratory distress and fainted while performing the Umrah rituals in the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The ambulance teams from…
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Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
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Saudi Arabia hosts record 13.5 million Umrah pilgrims in 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, has said that the number of Umrah pilgrims coming from abroad during the year 2023 has achieved a…
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King’s guest: First batch of Umrah pilgrims arrives in Madinah
The first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz international airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, January 4. This comes as King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued approval to host…
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8 years on, suspension of Iran-Saudi Arabia flights to continue
Tehran: Iran’s national flag carrier, Iran Air, has suspended plans to resume flights to Saudi Arabia after an eight-year hiatus. The flights intended to transport Umrah pilgrims from Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan…
- India
At 18 lakh, Indian Umrah performers in 2023 third highest
New Delhi: A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 — the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday. The officials said they anticipate…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reveals various visas for Indian Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed six different visas and travel options for those Indians intending to perform Umrah. Taking to X, on Tuesday, December 5, the Saudi ministry…
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Saudi Arabia witnesses surge in Umrah pilgrims this season
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah Deputy Minister, Abdul Fattah Mashat, announced a notable surge in the number of Umrah pilgrims arriving from outside the kingdom this year. The surge, which comes amid…
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Saudi: Pre-arrival permit mandatory for praying at Rawdah in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised those who wish to pray and visit the Rawdah in Madinah must ensure that they obtain permit before arriving. Taking to X, formerly…
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Saudi Arabia advises Umrah pilgrims to wear face masks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised Umrah pilgrims to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Also ReadHaram crane crash: SC upholds…
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Saudi: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Madinah
Riyadh: The first flight of pilgrims coming to perform Umrah for the year 1445 AH arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz international airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Saudi General Directorate…
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Umrah 1445 AH: Saudi Arabia welcomes overseas pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will soon start receiving the Umrah pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom, as the new season gets underway with the start of the new Islamic…
- Middle East
Saudi offers 4 visa options for Umrah 1445 AH —details here
Riyadh: The first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The Saudi ministry of haj and umrah announced the arrival of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia expects over 10M pilgrims in new Umrah season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) expects more than 10 million Muslim pilgrims to attend the new season of Umrah or lesser pilgrimage that is due to start from Muharram 1,…