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Hajj 2025
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Hajj 2025 Emergency Numbers Announced
Saudi authorities release critical contact numbers for 1446H pilgrimage season.
Umrah to Resume on June 11 (15 Dhul Hijjah) After the 2025 Hajj Season
Saudi authorities confirm Umrah visa applications will reopen June 11 (15 Dhul Hijjah 1446) following annual Hajj closure.
First Hajj 2025 Flights to Land in Saudi Arabia on April 29
Saudi Arabia stands ready to welcome pilgrims with the arrival of the annual pilgrimage 2025/1446h season.
People Performing Hajj Without Permit Will Be Jailed, Fined or Deported
Saudi authorities impose tough measures to ensure Hajj integrity and compliance.
Saudi Arabia Launches Tasreeh Platform For Hajj 2025 Permit Issuance
Digital solution streamlines permits for pilgrims, workers, and vehicles, enhancing security and efficiency.
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Launches Pilgrim Cooling Initiative in Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat
Saudi Arabia’s innovative shading, cooling, and safety initiatives set new standards for pilgrimage comfort.
Makkah Hotels Bans Accommodation Without Hajj 2025 Permit Starting April 29
Tourism Ministry commands hospitality industry to maintain security and order during Hajj 1446 season.
Hajj 2025 Season Begins Today as Holy Sites Ready for Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia unveils enhanced facilities, security, and sustainability measures as millions prepare for Islam’s holiest pilgrimage.
No Entry to Makkah for Non-Hajj Visa Holders Starting April 29, 2025 Due To Hajj 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that, effective Tuesday, April 29, 2025, only those holding Hajj visas may enter or remain in Makkah. New entry and exit rules for Umrah pilgrims and additional security measures have also been issued in advance of Hajj 1446 AH.
Over 77,000 Pakistani Private Pilgrims Stopped From Performing Hajj 2025
National outcry erupts, PM Sharif orders inquiry amid diplomatic push to salvage situation.
Hajj 2025 Will Be Last Summer Hajj for 16 Years
The Saudi National Meteorological Center has announced that Hajj 2025 will be the last to occur during summer for the next 16 years, as the lunar calendar shifts the pilgrimage into cooler seasons, reducing heat-related health risks.
Umrah Suspended from April 29 to June 10 Due to Hajj 2025
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that Umrah pilgrimages will be suspended for all except valid Hajj permit holders from April 29 to June 10, 2025, to streamline operations for Hajj 2025.
Last Date to Exit for Umrah Pilgrims Ahead of Hajj 2025 Set as 29 April 2025
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.
100,000 Riyals Fine for Delayed Reporting of Overstaying Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia After April 15
The Ministry of Interior has announced that pilgrim and Umrah services companies and institutions will face fines of up to 100,000 riyals if they fail to promptly report pilgrims or Umrah performers who overstay their permitted duration.
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.