Umrah

Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Umrah registration for domestic pilgrims to resume from July 19

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that registration service for Umrah would be open to the domestic pilgrims on Tuesday, 20 Zul hijjah or July 19, right after…
Entertainment

Sana Khan jets off to Mecca to perform her first-ever Hajj

Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan, on Sunday, jetted off to Mecca with her husband Mufti Anas Saiyad to perform her first-ever Hajj . Emotional Sana turned to Instagram to share a video…

Middle East

Only Haj pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah until July 19

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that only Haj pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah between June 24 and July 19, the Saudi…
Middle East

GCC residents could travel visa-free to Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to allow GCC residents to visit the country without any visa for business, tourism and umrah purposes. A report in business news portal Trends suggests that Saudi…
Middle East

Over One lakh Haj Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

Madinah: More than 100,000 pilgrims from all over the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia to attend the annual Haj pilgrimage. As of Monday, 99,884 pilgrims had arrived in the Kingdom. In…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Haj 2022 registration for residents, citizens begins

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday announced the start of the registration period for the Haj pilgrimage for citizens and residents in the Kingdom,…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to issue Umrah visa within 24 hours

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday launched an electronic visa processing app for individual planning to perform Umrah from outside the country. Tawfiq Al Rabiah, Minister of Haj and Umrah,…

Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Expats will now need permits to enter Makkah

Riyadh: Expatriates living in Saudi Arabia will require a permit to enter the Holy city of Makkah beginning from Thursday. The decision will be applicable to those who do not have Umrah…
Hyderabad

A shop in Hyderabad has developed Ihram for Haj and Umrah to absorb heat and cold

Hyderabad: With the annual Haj season round the corner, the Mohammad Cap Mart (MCM) has arranged sale and display of ihram clothing and other accessories for men and women pilgrims at its…
Entertainment

Sana Khan goes on Umrah again, ‘Allah has been very kind to us’

Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan and her husband Anas Saiyad have jetted off to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. This is couple’s second Umrah in 2022 and the third one after their…
Sports

Irfan Pathan, his wife Safa Baig perform Umrah [Photos]

Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan and his wife Safa Baig are currently on a religious trip to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. Taking to Instagram and Twitter, Irfan shared a couple…
Entertainment

Sana Khan pens heartfelt note she bids adieu to her Umrah trip

Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan and her husband Mufti Anas Sayaid were recently in Saudi Arabia for their pilgrimage during Ramzan. The couple first visited Mecca where they performed Umrah and later…
Entertainment

Sana Khan celebrates Eid-Ul-Fitr in Madinah, shares glimpses

Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan and her husband Mufti Anas Sayaid are celebrating their Eid in Madinah, Saudi Arabia today, May 2. For the unversed, the couple is currently on their religious…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia announces end date for Umrah season for overseas Muslims

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the end date of the Umrah season for the current year 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in…
Telangana

Telangana: Umrah pilgrim killed in road accident in Madinah

Hyderabad: A 68-year-old female pilgrim from the Tandur area of Vikarabad district was killed in a road accident in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Deceased Amena Khatoon was traveling to Saudi Arabia with her…