Pakistan: Umrah Vaccine Deadline Extended to October 10
Pilgrims get 15 more days to travel without the vaccine requirement, while Karachi’s centres struggle with crowds.
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Saudi Arabia Launches 4th Edition of Umrah and Visit Forum
Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah opens the forum as registrations grow 157% between 2024 and 2026.
Two Egyptian Umrah Pilgrims Killed in Bus Crash in Makkah
Bus carrying 47 Egyptian pilgrims crashes near Al-Jumum on the way to Makkah, leaving 25 injured.
Egyptian Christian Man Wins Free Umrah Trip for Muslim Neighbour
Mina entered a Quran contest under his own name to win his Muslim neighbour Um Ali a free Umrah pilgrimage.
Meal Service Now Compulsory in Umrah Packages for Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and India
Egypt, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh get mandatory meal service from August 14, 2026.
Umrah Pilgrims Must Book Nusuk Service Package for Every Visit
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says a valid multiple-entry visa does not remove the need to book a package and permit for each trip.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches Contest for Best Pilgrim Umbrella
Ministry invites designers to create lightweight, sun-safe umbrellas for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches New Digital Integrations Portal
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduces single platform to link with government and private partners.
Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
New visa lets pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia repeatedly over 365 days, with up to 90 days total stay.
Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity
Expats who stay in Saudi Arabia after their visa expires, including Umrah pilgrims, risk fines, jail and deportation.
Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Must Declare Cash or Gold Over SAR 40,000
Travelers, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, must now declare cash and gold above SAR 40,000 at Saudi borders.
King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026
Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.
Can You Bring Extra Zamzam Water Home After Umrah?
What Umrah pilgrims need to know before packing Zamzam in their luggage — and what to do if you want more than your official 5L.
Kuwait Umrah Flights Suspended After Airport Comes Under Attack
Pilgrims booked to travel to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuwait face cancellations and uncertainty as airlines halt all operations through at least June 4, 2026.
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas after Hajj 2026
Pilgrims can enter Makkah from 1 June as the 1448 AH Umrah season gets underway.