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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Eid Mubarak wishes for family and friends Eid is all about the bonds we share with those closest to us. It's a time to remind them how much they mean to you and how grateful you are for their ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being slammed for a recently spotted Arabic tattoo on his right bicep, which critics argue is Islamophobic. Observers noticed the tattoo when Hegseth worked out ...

The tattoo, which was visible in a picture shared by the defense secretary on X on Tuesday, is of the Arabic word ‘Kafir,’ meaning ‘infidel’ or ‘nonbeliever.’ Defense Secretary Hegseth's tattoo, which ...

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Wishes, Eid Mubarak Quotes, Messages: Eid-ul-Fitr is more than just a festival – it is a heartfelt celebration of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. Marking the end ...