Umrah bookings from UAE to Saudi holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have increased significantly this Ramadan due to eased visa processes and improved infrastructure, says religious tour operator Umrahme
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Saudi Arabia issues Hajj 2023 travel warning for pilgrims entering Kingdom
Saudi Arabia issues advice and tips for Hajj pilgrims entering the country
Hajj 2023
UAE announces opening for Hajj 2023 registrations
Registrations are open for a limited time and can be done through the designated digital platform
Hajj 2023
Saudi Arabia signs Hajj agreements with 15 countries
The agreements are part of the ministry’s early preparations for this year’s Hajj season
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Saudi offers incentives for Hajj and Umrah sectors to ease coronavirus impact
Measures include exempting accommodation facilities based in Makkah and Madinah from annual fees
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In pictures: Hajj pilgrims perform the evening prayer at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Muslim pilgrims perform the evening prayer at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, after completed the rituals of their hajj on the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah
Eid Al Adha
In pictures: Saudi Arabia annual Hajj comes to an end
Saudi Arabia says it has deployed more than 100,000 security personnel to keep pilgrims safe this year.
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In pictures: Saudi Red Crescent Authority ambulance service during the Hajj season
Two million Muslims from across the globe are converging on Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and for some pilgrims the journey of a lifetime.
Eid Al Adha
1.735 million pilgrims set for first day of Hajj
World’s largest annual gathering begins tomorrow