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 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 ...

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 ...

After two winters of La Niña, an official “El Niño Watch” is underway, the National Weather Service Climate Protection Center said Thursday. In its latest ENSO Alert System Status report, the Climate ...

Key rules, eligibility and application steps for Hajj leave in UAE private firms Dubai: Planning to perform Hajj this year involves more than travel bookings and preparations for the pilgrimage itself ...

The hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, last year.Saudi Press Agency/Zuma Press The State Department said that Americans should reconsider participation in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, ...

Mandatory vaccines, recommended shots and medical prep for a safe Hajj 2026 General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques Dubai: With less than two months to go until Hajj 2026, preparations are ...

Saudi Arabia has accelerated preparations for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH), introducing earlier visa processing, stricter timelines and a fully digital system to manage millions of pilgrims.According to ...

Get ready. The world’s most influential natural weather feature is coming in for a landing. "The El Niño cometh," said climate scientist Zeke Hausfather on X recently. An El Niño is forecast to ...