Umrah pilgrimage

Muslims, keeping a safe social distance, pray as they perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque after Saudi authorities ease the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) restrictions, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, November 1, 2020. Photo : Reuters
Middle East

Saudi Ministry to issue Umrah e-visas within 24 hours

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the aim is to improve the quality of services provided to worshipers and facilitate their access to the Kingdom

Pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca on 19 July 2020. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Saudi Arabia sets dress code for women performing Umrah

Saudi Arabia reduces Umrah insurance cost for overseas pilgrims by 63%
Middle East

Saudi Arabia reduces Umrah insurance cost for overseas pilgrims by 63%

Muslim pilgrims walk to cast stones at a pillar in the symbolic stoning of the devil, during the last rite of the annual hajj, and the first day of Eid al-Adha, in Mina near the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, July 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Amr Nabil AP
Middle East

Saudi Arabia ends male guardian requirement for women attending Hajj, Umrah

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

PCR tests no longer required for Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia sets age limit for Umrah pilgrims
Middle East

Saudi Arabia sets age limit for Umrah pilgrims

Muslims pray around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the first day of Umrah in the holy city of Mecca on October 4 [Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah via AP]
Bangladesh

Umrah to cost nearly double