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 ...

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary halt on issuing new short-term visas to citizens of 14 countries -- including India, Pakistan, and Egypt -- as part of its efforts to better manage the flow of ...

The move comes in response to logistical issues and overcrowding experienced during the last Hajj season, when a significant number of pilgrims reportedly entered the country using non-Hajj-specific ...

RIYADH: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that Hajj and Umrah service companies and establishments must strictly adhere to all relevant regulations and instructions in Saudi Arabia.

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 ...

Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based nonprofit organization that reports and advocates for workable hajj policies, has called on States' Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions to ...

The move aims to manage travel ahead of the Hajj season and address overcrowding issues from last year, when many entered on non-pilgrimage visas. Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension on ...

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a profound spiritual journey undertaken by millions of Muslims every year. As Hajj 2025 approaches, here's everything you need to know—from key dates to ...

The decision comes in light of recent security and health concerns during the Hajj pilgrimage. Listen to Story Saudi Arabia halts Umrah and Hajj visas for 14 countries Affected nations include India, ...

New Delhi: Fourteen nations including India and Pakistan are facing a temporary ban on Hajj pilgrimage visas, from Saudi Arabia. This Umrah ban will remain in place for almost two months. Why has ...

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 ...