Umrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This ...

The Kingdom's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had earlier confirmed the start of the new Umrah season which means new batches of ...

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date ...

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has reported that a total of 1,673,230 (1.67 million) Hajj pilgrims ...

As a matter of practice, during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short term visas to avoid overcrowding ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Saudi Arabia's authorities are celebrating a successful Hajj season at all levels, which ensured security and health for ...

Reports about any bar on Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia are incorrect. The Saudi Government has not issued any ...

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...

Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space Technology Commission (CST) reported over 181.2 million local and international voice ...

The timing of the visa freeze adds further strain to airlines and airport operations already facing peak seasonal demand .

Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The month of Dhul Hijjah began the night of May 28 with the ...