1,500 Saudi Flights Cancelled After Airport Attacks
Flights at Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports were cancelled in large numbers on Sunday and Monday after attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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Bangladeshi Umrah Pilgrim Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack
Bangladeshi madrasa teacher from Cumilla was on his way to Umrah when the Houthi attack hit Riyadh airport.
Umrah Pilgrims Among 12 Killed in Riyadh Airport Missile Strike
A missile hit King Khalid International Airport on October 10, killing 12 and injuring 309, including Umrah pilgrims.
Hajj 2027: 10 Countries With the Highest Quotas
Some countries have locked in official 2027 Hajj numbers, while others still work off last year’s figures as Saudi Arabia finalizes the full list.
Bangladesh Hajj 2027 Registration Ends Sept 24
The Ministry of Religious Affairs says the deadline will not be extended, with 78,500 pilgrim places allocated.
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah won the top prizes at the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition in Makkah.
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.
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar: Bangladeshi-Born Calligrapher Who Refined the Design of the Kaaba’s Kiswa
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar has written the Quranic verses on the Kiswa since 2002 — a Bangladeshi-born calligrapher who now holds Saudi citizenship.
Hajj 2026: First Hajj Flights To Arrive on April 18 From Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India
The first Hajj 2026 flights carrying pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia are scheduled to land in Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026 — marking the official start of the Hajj 2026 arrival season.
Zakir Naik To Visit Bangladesh After 9 Years Ban
Dr. Zakir Naik is scheduled to tour Bangladesh for month-long speaking engagements starting November 28, marking first visit since 2016 ban.
Bangladesh Cuts Hajj 2026 Package Prices Again After Failing to Fill Quota for Third Year
Bangladeshi government reduces 2026 pilgrimage cost by additional $100 as high airfares and inflation continue to deter applicants.
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.
Saudi Arabia Bans 1-Year Visit Visa for 14 Countries to Curb Illegal Hajj Pilgrims
Single-entry permits replace 1-year visas for key countries starting February 2025.
Female Army Personnel Can Wear Hijab With Uniform in Bangladesh
Women members of the bangladesh army can now wear hijab along with uniform if they want.
Muslims Protect Hindu Temples and Churches In Bangladesh
Muslim students and leaders in Dhaka protect Hindu Temples and Churches amid ongoing political unrest.