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Saudi Arabia Launches AI-Driven Hajj 2025 Plan
Kingdom has introduced smart robots, digital Quran tools, and multilingual support for millions of hajj 2025 pilgrims.
European Pilgrims on Horses Arrive in Saudi Arabia To Perform Hajj 2025
Four riders complete weeks-long journey from Europe, embracing traditional pilgrimage route in modern times.
Saudi Arabia Allows 10-Day Paid Hajj Leave for First-Time Pilgrims
Under labor regulations, eligible workers must receive 10-15 days of paid leave encompassing the Eid al-Adha period.
Saudi Arabia Expands Makkah Accommodation Capacity for Hajj 2025
The city prepares to host 1.8 million pilgrims with enhanced housing facilities.
First Hajj 2025 Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia From Different Countries
Initial flights land in Madinah and Jeddah under the Makkah Route initiative.
Saudi Arabia Sets SR100,000 Fine for Illegal Hajj 2025 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has introduced strict penalties for unauthorized Hajj participation, including fines up to SR100,000. The new rules take effect from April 29 until Dhul Hijjah 14.
First Hajj 2025 Flights to Land in Saudi Arabia on April 29
Saudi Arabia stands ready to welcome pilgrims with the arrival of the annual pilgrimage 2025/1446h season.
Saudi Arabia Launches Tasreeh Platform For Hajj 2025 Permit Issuance
Digital solution streamlines permits for pilgrims, workers, and vehicles, enhancing security and efficiency.
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.
100,000 Riyals Fine for Delayed Reporting of Overstaying Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia After April 15
The Ministry of Interior has announced that pilgrim and Umrah services companies and institutions will face fines of up to 100,000 riyals if they fail to promptly report pilgrims or Umrah performers who overstay their permitted duration.
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.
Shawwal Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid 2025 on 30 March
The moon of Shawwal has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on 29th March 2025, officially marking the end of Ramadan and setting Eid al-Fitr for 30th March 2025.
Saudi Arabia To Look for Shawwal Moon on Saturday, 29 March 2025
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on citizens and residents to look for the Shawwal crescent on the evening of 29 Ramadan 1446 (Saturday, 29 March 2025) and to report any sightings to the nearest court.
Saudi Arabia Urge Pilgrims Not to Bring Children at the Grand Mosque During Peak Hours
For safety reasons, Saudi officials advise pilgrims not to bring their children to the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the peak days of Ramadan. Instead, they encourage the use of available childcare centers that provide a secure environment for children.
Saudi Arabia Launches Sustainable Ihram to Cut Textile Waste
The Ministry of Culture’s Fashion Commission has launched the Sustainable Ihram Initiative, a project that recycles and repurposes used ihrams for eco-friendly pilgrimages.