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 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 ...

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 ...

New Delhi: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun finalizing preparations for Hajj 2026 (1447 Hijri according to the Islamic calendar). The ministry has officially announced that the ...

Saudi authorities have moved early on preparations for the next Hajj, opening the visa process months before pilgrims begin their journey, a step aimed at tightening planning and easing pressure ...

Saudi Arabia has taken an early step in preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage season as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the Package Preference Phase for the 1447 AH – 2026 ...

Saudi Arabia has opened Hajj 1447 AH (2026) registration for pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries through the official Nusuk Hajj platform. The fully digital system allows direct registration ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries included in the Direct Hajj Program can register directly through the official Nusuk Hajj Platform, without ...

Annually, Saudi Arabia welcomes a multitude of Muslim pilgrims for the Hajj, a central pillar of Islam. During this pilgrimage, devotees unite in acts of worship and religious rituals, fulfilling a ...

Wright is an Editorial Producer for TIME. Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Ka'ba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city ...

Understanding The Hajj Pilgrimage - One Of The 5 Pillars Of Islam The Hajj pilgrimage is usually performed over five or six days each year, from the 8th to 12th or 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah or Dhul ...