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April 19, 2025
Hajj 2025: Makkah Entry Permits For Residents Mandatory From April 23
Saudi authorities implement strict permit system for all residents during pilgrimage season.
April 18, 2025
People Performing Hajj Without Permit Will Be Jailed, Fined or Deported
Saudi authorities impose tough measures to ensure Hajj integrity and compliance.
April 16, 2025
Saudi Arabia Launches Tasreeh Platform For Hajj 2025 Permit Issuance
Digital solution streamlines permits for pilgrims, workers, and vehicles, enhancing security and efficiency.
April 15, 2025
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Launches Pilgrim Cooling Initiative in Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat
Saudi Arabia’s innovative shading, cooling, and safety initiatives set new standards for pilgrimage comfort.
April 15, 2025
Makkah Hotels Bans Accommodation Without Hajj 2025 Permit Starting April 29
Tourism Ministry commands hospitality industry to maintain security and order during Hajj 1446 season.
April 15, 2025
Why Kiswa Is Raised Before The Start of Hajj?
To keep Kiswa safe from being damaged due to huge crowd.
April 15, 2025
Daily Capacity of Rawdah Al Sharifah Increased to Over 52,000 Visitors, Says Hajj Minister
Expansion and modernization efforts aim to enhance spiritual experience for pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
April 14, 2025
Hajj 2025 Season Begins Today as Holy Sites Ready for Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia unveils enhanced facilities, security, and sustainability measures as millions prepare for Islam’s holiest pilgrimage.
April 13, 2025
No Entry to Makkah for Non-Hajj Visa Holders Starting April 29, 2025 Due To Hajj 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that, effective Tuesday, April 29, 2025, only those holding Hajj visas may enter or remain in Makkah. New entry and exit rules for Umrah pilgrims and additional security measures have also been issued in advance of Hajj 1446 AH.
April 12, 2025
Over 77,000 Pakistani Private Pilgrims Stopped From Performing Hajj 2025
National outcry erupts, PM Sharif orders inquiry amid diplomatic push to salvage situation.
April 11, 2025
Hajj 2025 Will Be Last Summer Hajj for 16 Years
The Saudi National Meteorological Center has announced that Hajj 2025 will be the last to occur during summer for the next 16 years, as the lunar calendar shifts the pilgrimage into cooler seasons, reducing heat-related health risks.
April 10, 2025
Umrah Suspended from April 29 to June 10 Due to Hajj 2025
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that Umrah pilgrimages will be suspended for all except valid Hajj permit holders from April 29 to June 10, 2025, to streamline operations for Hajj 2025.
April 8, 2025
Last Date to Exit for Umrah Pilgrims Ahead of Hajj 2025 Set as 29 April 2025
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has designated 13 April 2025 as the final entry date for Umrah pilgrims and 29 April 2025 as the last departure deadline. These measures are part of broader preparations for Hajj 2025. Overstayers and service providers who fail to report them may face penalties.
April 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for 14 Countries Due To Hajj 2025
In preparation for the upcoming Hajj season 1446/2025, Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, e-tourist, and family visit visas—for citizens of 14 countries. This measure, effective from April 13, 2025, aims to better coordinate arrivals and ensure safety during the pilgrimage.