Riyadh, January 09, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the Package Preference Phase via the Nusuk Hajj platform for the 1447 AH – 2026 Hajj season, targeting pilgrims ...

Riyadh, April 16, 2025, SPA -- The General Directorate of Passports announced that it began accepting electronic applications for entry permits to Makkah for resident workers during the Hajj season.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...