Mandatory smart ID that unlocks access, services and safety for every pilgrim This aerial view shows Muslims visiting the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on June 8, 2025, at the end of ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

All visa types banned from Hajj without permit, Saudi Arabia says The Ministry of Interior said only those holding an official Hajj permit will be allowed to enter Mecca and the holy sites during the ...

More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Makkah ahead of the annual hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on ...

RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will begin the second phase of registration for domestic pilgrims wishing to perform Hajj this year from Saturday, Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 18. This ...

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 ...

The primary registration for the 2025 hajj will begin from September 1 and continue till November 30 through both public and private channels, the religious affairs ministry said today. Deadline for ...

Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Ministry of Religious Affairs has established a comprehensive mechanism to resolve pilgrims' complaints in 24 hours. This ...

Saudi Arabia Hajj Rules: Every year, as millions prepare for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, Saudi Arabia tightens its Hajj travel rules, and 2025–2026 is no different. If anything, ...