Even with Iran’s airspace shut due to rising tensions with Israel, Saudi Arabia made sure Iranian Hajj pilgrims got home safe ...

Saudi Arabia has announced that pilgrims are now required to provide confirmed hotel bookings for an Umrah visa through the ...

The e-visa system was reactivated on June 10, allowing eligible international travellers to apply online for entry into the ...

The kingdom ran a pared-down pilgrimage during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharply reducing the scale of the Hajj between 2020 and ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...

Saudi Arabia has barred more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca this week ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says planning for the 2026 hajj has begun. Speaking at the post-Arafat ...

Saudi Arabia's authorities are celebrating a successful Hajj season at all levels, which ensured security and health for ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from ...

The Hajj office said Biman Bangladesh Airlines has so far transported 6,207 pilgrims, while Saudi national carrier Saudia ...

As a matter of practice, during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short term visas to avoid overcrowding ...