THE challenges of insufficient services experienced by virtually all hajj-participating countries in Mina this year is not about inadequate tents, but about space management to accommodate about 2.3 million pilgrims.
Read more As the Hajj season comes to an end, announcements have already been made about the start of the Umrah season. Starting from Wednesday, July 19 – which is the first day of Muharram and marks the beginning of the new Islamic year according to the Hijri calendar – electronic visas will once again be issued for worshipers wanted to visit Makkah for Umrah.
Read more The number of pilgrims of different nationalities who arrived in Madinah following the Hajj has reached 142,588. They came by air and road, as well as the Haramain High-Speed Railway.
Read more Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman emphasized that Saudi Arabia is proud of having the honor to serve the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims
Read more The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of the Umrah season by beginning the issuance of electronic visas. This allows Umrah and worshipers to start arriving in the Kingdom on the first day of Muharram — July 19.
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