Umrah Pilgrims
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Saudi Arabia mandates vaccination for Umrah, visitors from February
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Haj 2024: Know departure deadline for Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the last date for the departure of Umrah pilgrims for the current year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin…
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Saudi Arabia warns against using Umrah visas for work purposes
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned against using the Umrah visas for purposes other than pilgrimage. Taking to X on Sunday, April 14, the Saudi Ministry of Haj and…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims advised to wear face masks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised pilgrims to wear face masks while performing Umrah or minor pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The advisory comes as Umrah season reaches…
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Watch: 8 feet tall man grabs attention of pilgrims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: Amidst the peak season of Umrah during the ongoing month of Ramzan, a man of varying height about 8 feet tall caught the attention of Umrah pilgrims at the Grand Mosque…
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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…
