Saudi Arabia has announced the expected dates and new rules for Hajj 2025. The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is always during ...

Saudi officials are now preparing for this year's massive Hajj gathering and have announced a series of rules and ...

Amid the "Phantom Moon" debate that sparked Eid-ul-Fitr chaos in the Muslim world, Saudi Arabia has announced sighting of the Shawwal crescent. Muslims in KSA and UAE to celebrate Eid on Sunday, March ...

Hence, irrespective of the dates of the Gregorian calendar, Hajj takes place between the 8th-13th of Dhul Hijjah each year. Hajj is performed in Makkah, present-day Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage ...

Muslims across Saudi Arabia have been urged to look for the crescent moon on the 29th of Ramadan, 1446 AH, corresponding to Saturday, March 29, 2025, on the Gregorian calendar. In an advisory ...

Saudi Arabia will enforce strict entry regulations to Mecca, prohibiting entry or residency for individuals holding visas ...

Hajj 2025 will mark the final summer pilgrimage until 2042, as the Islamic calendar shifts the dates into cooler seasons. Saudi authorities enhance safety measures amid rising heat risks.

“Visa issuance is expected to resume on Dhul Hijjah 20, which corresponds to July 16 or 17, 2025, in the Gregorian calendar, based on moon sighting,” said Perwad. With thousands of UAE residents ...

Hajj is a significant pilgrimage for Muslims and is considered a mandatory duty. In 2025, India’s quota for Hajj is 175,025.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Umrah pilgrims can last enter the country on April 13, affecting the travel plans of UAE residents.

UAE-based travel agents and Umrah operators are seeking clarity from Saudi authorities as they are facing difficulties in ...

Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, ...