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April 16, 2025
Saudi Arabia Launches Tasreeh Platform For Hajj 2025 Permit Issuance
Digital solution streamlines permits for pilgrims, workers, and vehicles, enhancing security and efficiency.
April 15, 2025
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.
April 15, 2025
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.
April 15, 2025
Daily Capacity of Rawdah Al Sharifah Increased to Over 52,000 Visitors, Says Hajj Minister
Expansion and modernization efforts aim to enhance spiritual experience for pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
April 14, 2025
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.
April 13, 2025
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.
April 12, 2025
Over 77,000 Pakistani Private Pilgrims Stopped From Performing Hajj 2025
National outcry erupts, PM Sharif orders inquiry amid diplomatic push to salvage situation.
April 10, 2025
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.
April 8, 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.
April 7, 2025
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.
April 7, 2025
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.
April 5, 2025
Hajj 2025 Pilgrims to Begin Arriving from April 22-28
Hajj 2025 pilgrims will start arriving in Saudi Arabia during the last week of Shawwal 1446 (April 22-28, 2025), with coordinated flight schedules and biometric registration processes ensuring a smooth entry.
April 2, 2025
Hajj 2025 Preparations Have Started
Saudi authorities have kicked off extensive preparations for Hajj 2025, with efforts underway to enhance infrastructure, security, and services for the millions of pilgrims expected to visit the holy sites.
March 31, 2025
Over 122 Million Visitors Gather at the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2025
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that over 122 million visitors attended these sacred sites during Ramadan, with detailed statistics showing 16,558,241 Umrah performers, 92,132,169 worshipers at Masjid al-Haram, and 30,154,543 at Masjid an-Nabawi.
March 31, 2025
Woman Who Slapped Security Officer In Prophet’s Mosque Arrested
A video circulating on social media shows a woman slapping a security officer at Masjid an Nabawi in Medina. Local authorities confirmed that the woman was arrested on Saturday after the incident, which is now under investigation by the Medina region police.