Hajj News – Dates, Guidelines & Pilgrimage Updates

All visa holders can now perform Umrah: Hajj ministry

Personal, family, tourist, transit, work visas and more now eligible for Umrah

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Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah, ministry confirms

Hajj 2026: Registration now open for UAE pilgrims

UAE citizens and residents can register online as authorities enhance Hajj services

UAE invites early Hajj 2026 applications to enhance pilgrim services

Saudi schools reopen in 2 phases for over 6m students

The revised schedule was designed to accommodate the Hajj season

Pupils in 12 education directorates resumed classes today after a two-month summer break.

30 government staff held in Hajj permit corruption case

They allowed residents without permits to bypass Hajj security checkpoints

As part of a campaign to expose undocumented pilgrims, a Saudi security man checks a pilgrim’s permit at the entrance to the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Saudi Arabia offers free offline Nusuk App for pilgrims

Free data-free services include permits, train bookings, Nusuk maps, and inquiries

Applicants can now use Nusuk App for Hajj and Umrah services without Internet connection, or mobile data connection. Illustrative image.

Discover how Saudi’s high-speed rail transforms travel

Explore key stations, baggage rules, and how to book tickets online and ticket fares

How to travel quickly and comfortably between Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah with the Haramain High-Speed Railway. Find out about tickets, classes, and more.

Pakistan opens applications for Hajj 2026

First phase open until August 9; over 119,000 slots allocated under new Hajj policy

Pakistan announces to open applications for the Hajj 2026.

Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

The arrivals surge 30% as more than 1.2m pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia from 109 countries

The season officially began on Dhul Hijjah 14, with visa services facilitated through Nusuk, the Kingdom’s digital platform for pilgrimage services.

Kuwait introduces lottery system for Hajj registration

Only Kuwaiti nationals who have not previously performed Hajj will be eligible to apply

Pilgrims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage, on June 19, 2023.

Prophet’s Mosque: Guidance tools in 23 languages

New smart screens and operational plans improve crowd flow during post-Hajj season

Worshippers congregate inside the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.

Grand Mosque visitors urged to follow precautions

Round-the-clock medical services, safety guidelines in place for worshippers in Mecca

Worshippers pack Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

E-survey to gauge Haj pilgrim satisfaction launched

Feedback from pilgrims to help shape future services, ensure smooth journey

Pilgrims atop Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat watch others make their way, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage on June 5, 2025.

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