Umrah
- 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…
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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…
- Television News
Gauahar Khan reveals second son Farwaan’s face during Umrah
Mumbai: Gauahar Khan is currently on a spiritual journey to Madinah and Makkah to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan 2026. She is accompanied by her husband, Zaid Darbar, their…
- Middle East
Record turnout as 904,000 perform Umrah on 4th day of Ramzan
Makkah: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, received more than 904,000 Umrah pilgrims on Saturday, February 21, the fourth day of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, marking the highest single-day attendance recorded during…
- Middle East
Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza performs Umrah after embracing Islam
Makkah: Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, captain of Al Nassr’s women’s team, has performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after announcing that she converted to Islam, drawing…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Over 100 cheated in Umrah booking scam, probe underway
Hyderabad: More than 100 people in Hyderabad have alleged that they were cheated in an Umrah booking scam involving nearly Rs 1 crore, after a tour operator promised low-cost packages but failed…
- Middle East
Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travelling. The…
- Hyderabad
Three months on, govt yet to disburse ex gratia for Madinah bus accident
Hyderabad: Nearly three months after the tragic Madinah bus accident, which claimed the lives of 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, the Telangana government is yet to release the ex gratia amount. In…
