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Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on October 20, 2026.

Saudi Arabia offers live crowd updates for Umrah

Interactive map offers 100,000 routes, real-time crowd updates at two holiest mosques

Saudi Arabia unveiled live crowd updates to help Umrah pilgrims avoid congestion at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, and Prophet's Mosque in Medina, enhancing their spiritual journey.

Saudi flight disruption alert for Indian Umrah pilgrims

The Indian consulate in Jeddah has set up a 24-hour control room for affected travellers

In its latest advisory, the consulate urged pilgrims planning to travel in the coming days to take the ongoing disruptions into account.

Iran resumes Umrah after 6 months with 18,000 pilgrims

Registration for Umrah will begin in Shahrivar, sixth month of Iran’s Solar Hijri calendar

The first phase will involve 18,000 pilgrims, while about five million holders of Umrah registration vouchers are currently waiting to make the pilgrimage.

Saudi Arabia lists quieter hours for Umrah in Mecca

Crowds are lowest from 10pm to 4am and again between 9am and 4pm

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said crowd levels are typically low between 10pm and 4am, and again from 9am to 4pm.

Saudi warns Hajj, Umrah firms of SR100,000 fines

The authority urged the public to report residency, labour and border security violations

The authority said the penalty applies to Hajj and Umrah service companies and establishments that delay notifying the competent authorities of any pilgrim or Umrah performer who remains in the Kingdom after the expiry of their authorised stay.

New Saudi Umrah visa: What pilgrims need to know

New one-year visa lets Muslims perform Umrah multiple times via Nusuk

Saudi Arabia multiple-entry Umrah visa: Eligibility, cost and how to apply

Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah service companies

Move aims to raise Umrah service standards ahead of the upcoming pilgrimage season

Suspensions target low scores and violations under stricter Hajj and Umrah oversight

Saudi Arabia opens visa applications for Umrah season

Pilgrims can begin entering Kingdom from today through Nusuk platform

International pilgrims can now enter the Kingdom for performing Umrah until March 23, 2027.

Umrah visa deadlines announced ahead of Hajj season

The last day for issuing Umrah visas will be the first of Shawwal

Saudi Arabia sets final Umrah visa deadlines ahead of Hajj season

Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages

The guide has been made available to the public through the ministry’s official website

Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry is digitally transforming pilgrim services for millions of Muslims who travel to the Kingdom each year.

Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims

Guidelines cover crowd control, transport, health, and safety measures for smooth rituals

Authorities introduce measures to manage crowds and ensure smooth rituals at the Grand Mosque

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