In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj pl ...

Here's How to Stay Cool on Your Pilgrimage. The temperatures in Mecca and Medina can exceed 45°C (113°F) during peak Hajj season. Heatstroke and dehydration are major concerns. Tips to Stay Cool ...

Middle East News: Saudi Arabia enforces a new Umrah visa requirement starting June 10, 2025, mandating prior hotel bookings through the Nusuk Masar platform, aimed at enhancing the pilgrimage ...

Saudi Arabia has reopened its e-visa portal for tourists and Umrah pilgrims, days after concluding the annual Hajj pilgrimage that saw over 1.6 million participants from more than 150 countries.

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform is the only official channel for visa ...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Etihad Salam Telecom Company, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia, today unveiled a new Visitor’s Line for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Through unique ...

Pilgrims from Bangladesh and four other countries must provide their biometric data, including “fingerprints”, to the Saudi authorities to get Umrah e-visas..The other countries are -- the UK ...

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others, ...

Awqaf Ministry concludes Hajj season awareness ... Other impactful topics included “Take Your Rites from Me,” “Women’s Violations in Hajj and Umrah,” “The Accepted Hajj,” “Longing ...

During an expanded coordination meeting with officials and representatives of Qatari Hajj campaigns, the Communications and Support Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission reviewed the mechanisms for the ...

Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 ...