July 18, 2026 | 07:59 PM Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals at the start of the 1448H Umrah season, with 931,500 pilgrims entering the Kingdom on Umrah visas between Dhul Hijjah 15 and the end of Muharram, the Ministry of Hajj and […]
The first group of guests participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj, Umrah and Visitation Program has visited the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa. […]
Previous 1 / 5 The first group of 250 pilgrims arrives in Makkah to perform Umrah after spending several days in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 5 The first group of 250 pilgrims […]
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf stated that the government will adjust preparations for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage in accordance with the timeline provided by […]
April 1, 2026 | 03:36 PM Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves […]
April 17, 2026 | Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — With millions of pilgrims arriving annually to perform Hajj, Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) has developed an extensive road network linking […]
Previous 1 / 4 Over 1,100 Scouts assist Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Performers and Visitors During Ramadan. (SPA) 2 / 4 Over 1,100 Scouts assist Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Performers and Visitors […]
Previous 1 / 3 Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah tours the exhibition displaying initiatives and projects. (SPA) 2 / 3 Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah tours the exhibition […]
Health college students at Umm Al-Qura University provide volunteer services as part of the Hajj program. (X: @uqu_edu) Updated 3 min 46 sec ago SPA November 29, 2025 MAKKAH: The […]
Saudi academics at 25th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Research, presented innovative ideas in the form of research projects and studies in Madinah. (SPA) Updated 37 sec ago […]
October 05, 2025 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah noted that this step is an extension of the Kingdom’s approach to facilitating the arrival of Muslims from all around the […]
The initiatives align with the Pilgrim Experience Program objectives within Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA) Updated 9 sec ago Arab News September 19, 2025 RIYADH: The fifth annual Hajj Conference and […]
Nusuk Umrah is a new option for international Umrah pilgrims, complementing existing channels like accredited agents. (@AlharamainSA) Updated 37 min 5 sec ago Arab News August 20, 2025 RIYADH: The Ministry […]
Previous 1 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 annual report, showing a 101 percent increase in arrivals compared with 2022. (Supplied) 2 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 […]
Muslims pray around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah early on June 6, 2025. (AFP) Updated 21 sec ago SPA June 13, 2025 MAKKAH: […]
May 09, 2025 The official Umrah calendar consists of all the relevant information such as key dates for visa issuance, agreements with foreign agents, and deadlines for entry and departure […]
The three-day event, operating under the theme “Enriching the Experience of Umrah Performers and Visitors,” is held in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program. (SPA) Updated 6 min 49 sec […]
Michael Kindsgrab told Arab News that Hajj and Umrah were two of the many areas in which Germany and Saudi Arabia were cooperating. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah) Updated 41 sec ago […]
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Tuesday updates to the regulations governing temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services. (SPA/File Photo) Updated 17 sec […]
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started issuing Umrah visas for the post-Hajj season. (@AlharamainSA) ARAB NEWS June 20, 2024 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah […]