Umrah
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Tips for Umrah pilgrims to stay hydrated amid sweltering heat
Riyadh: With temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), those undertaking Umrah pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque in Makkah have been advised to…
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Watch: Footballer Karim Benzema performs Umrah, shares experience
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin, Karim Benzema, on Monday, August 7, performed Umrah in Makkah and described it as the ‘best experience’ of his life. Taking…
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Watch: Sadio Mane performs Umrah after making Al Nassr debut
Riyadh: Al-Nassr’s newly signed Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane performed Umrah in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, August 3. The thirty-one-year-old performed the rituals of Umrah with his fellow Muslim…
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Saudis can invite friends for Umrah on personal visit visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Thursday that Saudi citizens will now be able to invite their friends to perform Umrah on “personal visit” visa.…
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Saudi Arabia issues advisory on transporting Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of haj and umrah has issued an advisory on the rights of pilgrims who will arrive in the Kingdom to perform Umrah. Taking to Twitter on…
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Saudi offers 4 visa options for Umrah 1445 AH —details here
Riyadh: The first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The Saudi ministry of haj and umrah announced the arrival of…
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Saudi Arabia starts issuing electronic visas for Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started issuing electronic visas for Umrah, days after the success of the Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Saudi Ministry of…
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Saudi Arabia likely to expand economic package for Haj 2024
Riyadh: As the annual Haj pilgrimage enters its last leg, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to expand the ‘economical package’ for the next season. Saudi deputy minister of Haj Abdulfatah…
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Watch: Makkah’s Grand Mosque witnesses surge in women devotees on Khullaif day
Riyadh: The annual tradition of filling the expansive Grand Mosque complex on the days of Tarwiyah and Arafat is deeply ingrained in Arabian culture. It is primarily women who enthusiastically participate in…
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Abu Dhabi-based healthcare platform sponsor Umrah pilgrimage for 100 employees
Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East, rewarded hundred of its employees with all-expense paid Umrah pilgrimage. Employees from across the PureHealth Group were drawn at random…
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Saudi Arabia: Prison, fine for transporting people without Haj permits
Riyadh: Illegal transportation of Haj pilgrims without proper permission can face prison time of six months a fine of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals per person. كل من يتم ضبطه وهو ينقل…
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WWE’s Sami Zayn performs Umrah, shares experience & pics
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Sami Zayn has performed Umrah in the holy city of Makkah, ahead of the WWE Night of Champions 2023 event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)…
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Haj 2023: Know departure deadline for Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the last date for the departure of Umrah pilgrims for the current year 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin…
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Watch: Irfan Pathan performs Umrah with wife, Safa Baig and kids
Mumbai: Irfan Pathan, the former Indian cricketer, is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform the religious pilgrimage of Umrah with his wife, Safa Baig, and their two adorable sons. The family spent…
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Saudi: Jeddah airport serves over 4.4 million Umrah pilgrims
During the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the King Abdulaziz International Airport handled more than 4.4 million passengers. The Jeddah Airports Company declared the peak Umrah season operation…