HAJJ and UMRAH updates

Flying With Saudia Or Flynas? You Can Now Perform Umrah Without A Separate Visa

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 …

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No Umrah visa without approved hotel booking on Nusuk Masar

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 …

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King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year

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 …

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Children not allowed, preference to first-time pilgrims: Saudi Arabia unfolds new rules for Hajj 2025

Ahead of the upcoming Hajj in June 2025, Saudi Arabia has introduced several changes to manage the issue of overcrowding. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that pilgrims are not allowed to bring children to the pilgrimage this year. The move aims to ensure the safety of kids from potential risks associated with overwhelming congestion. “This step …

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