Umrah
- Entertainment
Video: Rakhi Sawant mobbed in Makkah, crowd pulls her hijab
Hyderabad: Rakhi Sawant is once again making headlines, this time from Makkah, where she is currently performing Umrah. The actress and social media personality recently shared videos of herself distributing more than…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers during the first quarter of 2026, with domestic performers accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. According to a report on Umrah…
- Middle East
Christian man wins Umrah trip for Muslim neighbour in Egypt
Cairo: A Christian man in Egypt has won an Umrah trip after taking part in an Islamic religious competition, with the sole aim of securing the prize for his Muslim neighbour, who…
- Middle East
Pakistan PM enters Kaaba, performs Umrah during Saudi visit
Makkah: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of his high-level delegation performed Umrah in Makkah early on Friday, August 7, during their official visit to Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister’s Office…
- Bollywood
Rakhi Sawant slams trolls who refuse to accept her as a Muslim
Mumbai: Love her or hate her, Rakhi Sawant is impossible to ignore. From grabbing headlines with her bold statements and public feuds to surprising everyone with deeply personal revelations, the actress and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing pilgrims to make multiple visits to the Kingdom during its 365-day validity. The new visa replaces…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sees 22.5 pc surge in Umrah visa arrivals
Saudi Arabia has recorded a 22.5 per cent increase in Umrah visa arrivals during the opening weeks of the 1448 AH/2026 season, welcoming 931,500 pilgrims between Dhu Al-Hijjah 15 and the end…
- Top Stories
Family back from Umrah finds Rs 21 lakh, 20 tolas of gold stolen
Hyderabad: A family back from Umrah found that a major burglary occurred at their house in Habeebnagar, with Rs 21 lakh in cash missing, along with 20 tolas of gold and other…
- Entertainment
Rakhi Sawant reveals Haj plans; fans say ‘there’s no one like her’
Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant is one celebrity who can turn absolutely anything into a headline. Whether it is drama, controversy, laughter or an emotional moment, she has a way of keeping everyone talking.…
- 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 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…
- Entertainment
Video: Rakhi Sawant performs Umrah for 9th time
Hyderabad: Rakhi Sawant is once again making headlines from Saudi Arabia, where she was spotted having lunch at a restaurant near Makkah during her latest Umrah visit. A reel shared by Instagram…
- 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…
- Hyderabad
Telangana govt gives ex gratia to families of 44 killed in Madina bus fire
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy handed over an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the victims of the bus fire accident that claimed 44 lives…
- 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…
