Since the start of the 2025 Umrah season on June 11, Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries, marking a significant surge compared to last year. Backed by improved ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ranks Iraq first in pilgrim services, citing early preparation, efficient planning, and high administrative readiness for Hajj 1447 AH.

Announced in October 2025, King Salman Gate will enhance the arrival and stay experience for the approximately 170,000 ...

The Hajj pilgrimage began on Wednesday. Some 1.8 million Muslims from across the globe are expected to gather in the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the annual gathering that will conclude on June 8.

Requiring travel agencies offering Umrah packages to provide a bank guarantee can protect pilgrims from fraud and financial ...

Umrah pilgrimage costs for Ramadan 2026 are soaring, with premium packages exceeding Dh8,000 due to high hotel rates in ...

Pakistan on Wednesday announced stricter regulations for private Hajj operators for the 2026 pilgrimage, following widespread ...

Airline operators providing air charter and scheduled services for pilgrims to the Holy Cities in Saudi Arabia could be seeing record movements this year as the government's Ministry of Haj has ...

A considerable number of intending pilgrims deprived of millions by a travel agent in Hazro and disappeared. Despite of ...

Umrah Packages Could Reach Up To Dh8,000 As Ramadan Approaches . UAE residents planning to perform Umrah during the cooler ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said it received more than 2.5 million Umrah pilgrims and issued over 3 million visas for them in less than five months from the beginning of the current season until Thursday, ...

When Nadia referred to 'strangers,' she was not implying any sense of danger or fear. Instead, she highlighted the experience of traveling with a group of unfamiliar individuals on her pilgrimage.