Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian ...
Hajj is a mandatory Islamic pilgrimage performed only on specific dates in Dhul Hijjah, while Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be done anytime. Both include Tawaf, but Hajj has additional ...
What is the difference between Umrah and Hajj? How long does it take, and whether performing Umrah is as mandatory as Hajj?
KARACHI: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to ...
Hajj and Umrah are two sacred journeys to Mecca. While both hold deep spiritual significance, they differ in rituals, timing, ...
Umrah is an act of worship in which Muslims travel to the holy city of Mecca, home to the revered Kaaba -- the spiritual ...
The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has approved 6,228 citizens to perform the Hajj pilgrimage ...
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque continues to serve as a ...
It serves as an ideal platform to showcase latest technological innovations and solutions supporting the Umrah and Hajj ...
The new regulations mandate that service providers must be fully Saudi-owned, registered as either a sole proprietorship or a ...
The Saudi Arabian government has made significant changes to Umrah visa regulations. Under this change, the validity period ...
Saudi Arabia has launched a seasonal licensing system for Hajj 2026 accommodations in Makkah and Madinah. Property owners must apply via the Nusuk Masar and Ministry of Tourism platforms before ...