Over 190,000 Umrah Visas Issued as 1447 Umrah Season Starts
Since Wednesday, Dhu al-Hijjah 15, more than 190,000 Umrah visas have been granted via the Nusuk platform.
GCC Citizens Get Year-Round Umrah Access via Instant Permits
GCC nationals can now perform Umrah any time of year through any port with instant permits on Nusuk, plus easy visa options for transit, tourist, and dedicated Umrah visas.
Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Extension for Expired Visit Visas
Visitors can now extend expired visit visas for final departure through Absher from 1 Muharram 1447 AH (June 27, 2025) by paying required fees and fines.
India Top Buffalo Meat Exporter in 2025—As Muslims Lose Lives
India is projected to export 1.64 million metric tons of buffalo meat in 2025, reaffirming its position as the world’s top exporter. But back home, rising violence—often targeting Muslims—reveals a dark contradiction between global trade and domestic intolerance.
Smart Screens at Masjid an Nabawi Guide Pilgrims in 23 Languages
Multilingual interactive technology bridges cultural gaps and enriches worshipers’ spiritual journey in Madinah.
60 Qurans Recovered In Perfect Condition From a Huge Fire at Karachi Shopping Mall
Goods worth millions were destroyed in the blaze at Millennium Mall, but 60 Qurans survived unscathed and no injuries were reported.
GCC Unified Tourist Visa Will Allow Performing Umrah
One Visa, Six Countries — and Potential Access to the Holy Cities Outside Hajj Season.
Libyan Hajj Pilgrim Amer al-Gaddafi Rejects Death Rumours, Confirms He Is Alive
Amer al-Mahdi Mansour al-Gaddafi confirms he is safe and in good health after false social media reports claimed he died during Tawaf in Makkah.
26 Muslim Passengers Among Dead in Air India Flight AI 171 Crash
Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes, claiming lives of 242 passengers; investigations underway and families assisted.
10 Malaysian Pilgrims Died During Hajj 2025
Most succumbed to heart-related complications in Makkah hospitals; authorities coordinate funeral arrangements and family support.
Hajj 2025 Successfully Completed
Saudi officials celebrate a successful Hajj season as 1.67 million pilgrims complete rites without health or security incidents, while heat exhaustion cases drop by 90 percent.
Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Perform Hajj in 2025 (1446H)
Saudi Arabia announces successful Hajj season with participation from 171 countries.
Ultra VIP Mina Tents Launched for Hajj 2025 Pilgrims
In collaboration with Saudia Airlines and Al Burj, Saudi Arabia unveils premium accommodation under the government scheme.
Masjid Al-Haram Gets First Mobile Stroke Unit
Advanced medical technology now serves millions of pilgrims with on-site CT scanner and emergency equipment.
75-Year-Old Nigerian Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Dies in Makkah After Completing Tawaaf
Adizatu Dazumi, a 75-year-old pilgrim from Edo State, Nigeria, has died in Makkah after completing the Tawaaf ritual. The retired woman passed away at King Fahad General Hospital following a brief illness. She was buried the same day.