Saudi Arabia announced penalties for those who violate regulations requiring a Hajj 2026 permit (1447 AH). The Ministry of Interior made the announcement to prepare for the pilgrimage season and ...

Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world's ...

Saudi Arabia welcomes first pilgrims under Makkah Route Initiative for Hajj season 1447 AH Routine maintenance work at Islam’s holiest site has been completed to the highest international standards, ...

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca and other holy sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hajj 2026 (1447 AH), commenced on 18 April 2026 for international arrivals. A total of 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims are ...

Saudi Arabia has begun cracking down on visa misuse, making it more important than ever for Indian pilgrims to understand exactly which visa they need — and what happens if they get it wrong. For ...

Pilgrims have begun arriving in Saudi Arabia today, April 18, as preparations for the Hajj season get underway. Authorities have announced several key changes ahead of the pilgrimage. From April 18 to ...

Pilgrims perform the Umrah at the Holy Kaaba, as they start arriving to perform the annual Hajj at the Grand Mosque, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Reuters Saudi Arabia has stepped up ...

As Hajj 2026 gets underway and Indian pilgrims begin arriving in Saudi Arabia, authorities have issued an advisory for intending pilgrims, focusing on timely registration, verified bookings and strict ...

The government will start receiving applications for Hajj-2026 from Monday. This was announced by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf while giving details of ...

Hajj, one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, is a deeply spiritual journey that every Muslim aspires to undertake. As the season begins, pilgrims are gathering in Makkah and Madina, driven by faith ...

Experts say climate pattern could supercharge extreme weather events and push temperatures to record highs There is a high likelihood that the phenomenon known as “El Niño” will emerge this summer – ...