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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3 Main Different Types of Hajj | Al-Ifrad | Al-Qiran & Al-Tamattu By Uzair Ahmed
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Lankan Hajj pilgrims advised to register before Feb.14 with MRCA
Chairman of the Hajj Committee Reyaz Mihular told newsmen on Friday,Jan. 31 in Colombo that those interested in participating in this year’Hajj pilgrimage should register with department of Muslim Religious Cultural Affairs,MRCA, on or before February 14. Mihular was addressing the media on this year’s services an facilities for the pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage at the MRCA auditorium in …
Read More »2025 Hajj operators to handle pilgrims this year from Sri Lanka
The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Hajj and Umrah Committee have selected 92 Hajj operators to handle pilgrims from the island. The interview for re-selecting Hajj Travel Operators,that was based on the Supreme Court Selection criteria, was held between 06th and 10th January at the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. Allocated Pilgrims for Selected …
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