Saudi Arabia is enforcing stricter regulations to prevent misuse of Umrah and visit visas for Hajj. Understanding the differences between Hajj and Umrah visas is now crucial for Indian pilgrims.

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...

More than 700,000 airline seats have been earmarked to support Umrah and visitor traffic through the first quarter of 2025. This was announced by Majid Khan, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Air ...

Here is everything you need to know about an Umrah visa, who is eligible to apply, and whether it can be used to perform the Hajj if you are travelling from India. An Umrah visa is a special ...

Kingdom cracks down on visa violations, decision part of preparations for Hajj season The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed April 29 as the final departure date for all Umrah pilgrims ...

Murtaza claimed he was pressured to travel to Syria and join a militant group under the pretext of earning money. For Uttar Pradesh's Ali Murtaza, what was meant to be a pilgrimage to Mecca turned ...

The final date to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrims is April 13, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah said. This move comes as part of preparations for Haj season, authorities added. The final date ...

Thai Umrah pilgrims arrive at the King Abdulaziz airport in Jeddah in a file photo. The majority of the traffic was handled by King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, which served as the ...

UAE-based travel agents and Umrah operators are seeking clarity from Saudi authorities as they are facing difficulties in getting visit and pilgrimage visas. According to some, visa issuance has ...

Actors Reem Shaikh and Jannat Zubair recently went on a spiritual journey to Madina for Umrah, showcasing their strong friendship and faith. They shared moments from their trip, reflecting on ...

But where does that favourite word of Trump’s originate from? The answer is: Arabic. And there’s at least two competing theories of how it came to be popularised in Europe. A tariff is a tax ...

All Umrah pilgrims must leave the country by April 29, marking the end of the Umrah pilgrimage season, said the ministry. As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of ...