(AFP) Hajj 2025: The number of annual Hajj pilgrims to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia from Jammu and Kashmir has reduced by about 70 per cent in last two years, officials said. The decline in ...

Anyone attempting to bypass Nusuk platform risks losing their opportunity to perform Hajj Dubai: Saudi authorities have issued renewed warnings against fraudulent Hajj campaigns circulating on ...

This directive is part of broader efforts by Saudi authorities to ensure the safety and organisation of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The regulations apply to both Saudi citizens and expatriate ...

Millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia each year for the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. A key part of this journey is entering a sacred state called Ihram. Many think Ihram only means ...

Starting in 2026, the Hajj pilgrimage will move into spring and continue progressing into winter due to the Islamic lunar calendar’s annual drift of approximately 10 days. It is expected that ...

Amid the recent squabbles among stakeholders in Nigeria’s Hajj industry, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called for a collaborative spirit toward successful Hajj 2025 ...

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 ...

The visit comes amid ongoing debates in India over the Hajj quota. During their bilateral meeting, PM Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud are expected to discuss the Hajj quota issue ...

Saudi Arabia has implemented a strict entry ban to Makkah for expatriates without valid Hajj permits, effective April 23, 2025. This measure aims to streamline the pilgrimage, enhance crowd ...

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 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 ...