Umrah
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches hair cutting carts for women at Grand Mosque for first time
For the first time, Saudi Arabia has launched hair-cutting carts for women at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, allowing female pilgrims to perform Tahallul—the ritual of exiting Ihram after Umrah—in a private…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi Arabia fulfils wish of two blind Sri Lankan girls to perform Umrah
Riyadh: In a remarkable act of generosity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has fulfilled the wish of two blind Sri Lankan girls by facilitating their journey to perform Umrah at the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia marks highest one-day Umrah turnout with 500,000 pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recorded its highest number of Umrah pilgrims in a single day, with 500,000 people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, March 6. The…
- Middle East
‘Shaved my head first time in life’: Aly Goni performs Umrah
Television actor Aly Goni, best known for his stint on Bigg Boss 14, recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. Taking…
- Middle East
Ensuring safety: Makkah security gears up for Umrah in Ramzan
Makkah security authorities and dedicated teams at the Grand Mosque are working together to ensure a smooth and secure Umrah experience for worshippers during the current holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches ‘mobile barbershop’ at Grand Mosque for the first time
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a trial operation of the “mobile barbershop” service within the…
- Middle East
Dubai launches ‘best decorated Ramzan homes’ contest to win Dh200K, Umrah tickets
The creative arm of the Dubai Media Office, Brand Dubai and Ferjan Dubai have launched the “Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes” competition, inviting Dubai residents to showcase their creativity by adorning their…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia urges meningitis vaccine for Umrah during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the necessity of receiving the meningitis vaccine for those wishing to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan, expected to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah bookings for first half of Ramzan 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened bookings for those wishing to perform Umrah during the first two weeks of Ramzan 1446 AH – 2025. Booking…
- Hyderabad
AIMIM leader passes away while returning to Hyderabad from Umrah
Hyderabad: Senior All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Hafiz Wazir Ali who was a resident of Charminar Constituency passed away while returning to Hyderabad from Umrah. He breathed his last just an…
- India
Mohammed Siraj faces online hate after sharing Umrah photos
Indian right-arm fast pacer Mohammed Siraj shared a picture of his recent sacred journey to Saudi Arabia’s Makkah to perform Umrah. The Hyderabadi bowler posted a touching photo of himself on his social…
- Entertainment
Photo: Siraj in Makkah, Zanai Bhosle’s comment grabs attention
Mumbai: Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj is currently in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for spiritual journey. The pacer successfully completed his Umrah and shared a heartfelt post on social media.…
- Entertainment
Mohammed Siraj takes Umrah trip ahead of Ramzan and IPL 2025
Hyderabad: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, one of the most talked-about cricketers in recent times, has taken a break from work to embark on a spiritual journey. The fast bowler was spotted at…
- Middle East
GCC residents can perform Umrah via multiple visa options
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah rituals through multiple entry visa options. This…
- Middle East
Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah hosts 5.6M worshippers in 1 week
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority successfully hosted 5.6 million worshippers during the previous week at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Islam’s second holiest place. The total number of pilgrims figure included…
