HAJJ and UMRAH updates

The department. of Muslim Religious and. Cultural Affairs announced here on Thursday, October 9 that it has selected 52 Hajj Travel Agents operators to function during the pilgrimage in 2026. According to a statement made from Colombo the department of Muslim Religious affairs and Cultural Affairs, the selection was made by a board appointed by his department and an interview …

Book flights with Saudia or flynas and perform Umrah during a 96-hour stay in Saudi Arabia: If you are a resident of a GCC country and planning international travel with a layover in Saudi Arabia, you can now take advantage of a free stopover visa that allows you to perform Umrah during your transit. This visa is available through bookings with Saudia Airlines and flynas, offering …

Kingdom tightens Umrah visa rules to ensure licensed accommodation and protect pilgrims The move aims to protect pilgrims’ rights, ensure high-quality accommodation, and streamline the overall journey.AFP Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that, beginning with the new Umrah season, no international pilgrim will be granted an Umrah visa without first documenting their housing contracts through the …

Are you looking forward to performing Hajj this year? Before anything else, note that it’s a huge privilege to be planning and executing the Hajj journey. Considering that it’s going to be one of the most significant expeditions in your life, you should take the time to understand Hajj, including the type of Hajj you should perform. There are 3 …

RIYADH: Saudi King Salman has ordered on Monday the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The statement said the King has ordered the “hosting of 1,000 male and female pilgrims from the families of killed or wounded Palestinians” amid the conflict with Israel.    The gesture is part of the Custodian of the Two …