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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.
Hajj 2025 pilgrims will start arriving in Saudi Arabia during the last week of Shawwal 1446 (April 22-28, 2025), with coordinated flight schedules and biometric registration processes ensuring a smooth entry.
A video circulating on social media shows a woman slapping a security officer at Masjid an Nabawi in Medina. Local authorities confirmed that the woman was arrested on Saturday after the incident, which is now under investigation by the Medina region police.
On the 29th night of Ramadan, over 4.1 million worshipers and Umrah performers converged at Masjid al-Haram, setting a new record for the highest attendance at the Grand Mosque—surpassing even Hajj figures—with more than 4 million joining in the Khatam Al Quran during Taraweeh prayers.
On the 27th night of Ramadan 2025, Masjid al-Haram in Makkah set a new record with 3.44 million worshipers attending, that’s more than Hajj which usually sees a crowd of 1.5 to 2.5 million.
Grand Mosque in Mecca now incurs a monthly electricity bill of SR15 million (approximately $4 million), with daily consumption reaching nearly 100 MVA. The figures come as the mosque completes its largest-ever expansion, increasing its capacity to accommodate over 2 million worshipers.
The Saudi Red Crescent has unveiled two designated air ambulance landing sites at Masjid Al-Haram and opened the Haram Emergency Hospital, enhancing emergency healthcare infrastructure in anticipation of rising pilgrim numbers during Hajj and Umrah.
Starting tonight, Tahajjud prayers, consisting of 10 Rak’ahs, will be held at Masjid al Haram and Masjid an Nabawi from 12:30 AM, with the Witr prayer now scheduled to follow the conclusion of Tahajjud.