Hajj 2025 News – Registration, Travel & Pilgrimage Updates

Is your health Hajj-ready? Abu Dhabi shares checklist

Pilgrims advised to begin improving physical fitness at least 3 weeks before departure

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The centre advised prospective pilgrims to seek medical advice before departure to confirm their health status is stable, particularly for those with chronic conditions.

1,800 Umrah agencies suspended by Hajj Ministry

Agencies given 10 days to rectify shortcomings as visa issuance is temporarily halted

Key updates for UAE residents performing Umrah this year, from visa applications to accommodation and health guidelines.

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.

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.

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