The 2024 Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba is a stunning creation, featuring 670 kg of natural silk, 120 kg of gold thread, and 100 kg of silver thread, with a total weight of 1,300 kg and costing over 20 million riyals.
Riyadh has decided to temporarily halt the issuance of B2C Umrah e-visas in Egypt. This decision comes just days after the unfortunate incident where more than 1,300 pilgrims lost their lives during Hajj due to the scorching heat.