Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, located in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five ...

Saudi Arabia has warned all Umrah pilgrims to leave the country by April 29 or face legal action. Overstaying visas could lead to heavy fines, jail, and deportation, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ...

Pilgrims and visitors to Makkah will not be allowed into the city from April 29 without a valid Hajj permit, the Saudi Press ...

In this elevated view from a hotel overlooking the Grand Mosque, Muslim worshippers and pilgrims gathered around the Kaaba, ...

All Umrah pilgrims must leave the country by April 29, marking the end of the Umrah pilgrimage season, said the ministry.

As part of efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages, Saudi Arabia has temporarily ...

First flight to leave for Saudi Arabia on May 1; Special flights will continue for 30 days A file photo of Pakistani Hajj ...

Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for select countries to prevent ...

The measure is part of the country's bid to control tourist arrivals ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage that is scheduled to start ...

The suspension, which comes into effect on April 13, will apply to business visit visas (both single- and multiple-entry), e-tourist visas, and family visit visas. Other countries affected by the ban ...