Umrah Pilgrims
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
Now, Indians can get Saudi visa within 48 hours to perform Umrah
New Delhi: Indians travelling to the West or the Middle East can obtain a stopover visa for four days that will allow them to visit any city in Saudi Arabia or perform…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
