The e-visa system was reactivated on June 10, allowing eligible international travellers to apply online for entry into the ...

Saudi Arabia has implemented a new policy, effective June 10, 2025, requiring all Umrah pilgrims to have confirmed hotel ...

The kingdom ran a pared-down pilgrimage during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharply reducing the scale of the Hajj between 2020 and ...

Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on work visas imposed on 14 countries. India and Pakistan are among the countries affected by ...

Saudi Arabia has barred more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca this week ...

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

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

On directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Saudi Arabia’s authorities began safe return of Iranian Hajj ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says planning for the 2026 hajj has begun. Speaking at the post-Arafat ...

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

According to official data from the Hajj office, so far, 2,924 returned to Bangladesh under government management, while 17,576 under private travel agencies management ...

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