In a major development for Indian Muslims hoping to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in 2025, Saudi Arabia has agreed to increase its quota by allowing an additional 10,000 Indian pilgrims to participate.

The directorate cited technical integration with a unified digital platform for issuing Hajj permits dubbed the “Tasareeh platform”. Entry permits to Mecca are issued through the Muqeem portal ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for 14 countries including India until mid-June 2025 to manage overcrowding and safety during the Hajj season.

Ministry of Hajj urges vigilance to avoid falling for scams The ministry reiterated that all Hajj pilgrims must obtain a valid Hajj visa through official authorities — either via the Hajj ...

As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Tuesday announced the final deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to depart the Kingdom. The ministry ...

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage that follows the path of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad, symbolising their devotion and submission to Allah. Undertaken by millions every year, Hajj is an ...

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...

Karachi: Hajj Operation 2025 in the country will begin on April 29. Hajj Operation officials say the first Hajj flight will depart from Karachi Airport on April 29. The first Hajj flight ER1611 for ...

The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has announced a hefty fine of SR100,000 to be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service-providing companies. The fine will be levied if the entities fail to report ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has set the deadline of April 29 (Dhul Qada 1) for foreign Umrah pilgrims to leave the kingdom in preparation for the annual Hajj season. According ...

KARACHI: Hajj operation for 2025 is scheduled to commence on 29 April, according to officials. The first flight under this year’s programme will depart from Karachi’s Jinnah International ...

The schedule for the Hajj 2025 flight operation from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has been announced. The Hajj operation from Jinnah International Airport is set to begin on April 29 ...