Hajj 2025 News – Registration, Travel & Pilgrimage Updates

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

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

UAE issues health advisory for returning Hajj pilgrims

MoHAP, DHA share important post-return tips for Hajj pilgrims

This year, more than 6,000 UAE pilgrims made the journey to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Picture used for illustrative purposes

No Saudi travel ban for Indians after Hajj season

No official notification has been issued by Saudi restricting general travel from India

The temporary ban was not a targeted travel ban against specific nationalities.

Over 1.6 million pilgrims perform Hajj in 2025

Incident-free Arafat day: Smart technologies help move crowds smoothly during Hajj

877,841 male pilgrims participated in the Hajj, while 795,389 female pilgrims completed the rituals.

Hajj pilgrims urged to familiarise with emergency exits

Saudi Civil Defence urges pilgrims to follow safety protocols during Hajj

Hajj 2025: Pilgrims urged to familiarise with emergency exits of their accommodations

Pilgrims arrive in Mina to mark start of Hajj

Saudi authorities have ramped up preparations to protect pilgrims’ health and wellbeing

Hajj 2025: Pilgrims start flocking to Mina from Mecca early morning today

Why Pakistani Tik Tok star Jannat Mirza is under fire

Jannat has over 25 million followers on TikTok and more than 6 million on Instagram

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Mecca prayer times shortened for Hajj heat relief

The shortened intervals are set to ease the burden on worshippers

With Hajj taking place this year amid extreme summer heat, Saudi authorities are striving to balance the logistics of crowd management with the physical and spiritual well-being of pilgrims.

Pilgrim survives heart attack, set to complete Hajj

This case highlights the advanced preparedness provided by King Abdullah Medical City

Egyptian pilgrim survives heart attack, to resume Hajj after treatment in Saudi Arabia

Thousands of pilgrims perform Tawaf ahead of Hajj

Saudi authorities have implemented extensive preparations to ensure the safety of pilgrims

Muslim worshippers gather around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca.

UAE announces full readiness for Hajj 2025

Emirati pilgrims are encouraged to register themselves in the 'Twajudi' service

The Ministry has updated the travel advisory pages on its website and mobile application

What Hajj pilgrims departing from DXB must keep in mind

Dubai Airports to support over 3,000 pilgrims for Hajj 2025

Passengers at Terminal one, Dubai International Airport, as the Hajj season start soon.

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