The ministry clarified that visit visas do not include authorization to perform Hajj. Visitors currently in Saudi Arabia on visit visas are advised to refrain from traveling to Makkah during this period to avoid penalties under the Kingdom’s regulations. These measures are part of the security and organizational preparations aimed at ensuring the safety and […]
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, said that so far, 31,057 intending pilgrims have arrived in Madinah Munawwarah through 126 flights under the government scheme. Besides, more than 2,000 pilgrims have reached Makkah Mukarramah under the private Hajj 2024 scheme. From the airport, the passengers were transported to […]
Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport is now part of the special “Road to Makkah” project. This project is meant to make things easier for pilgrims traveling to Hajj from Karachi. It’s all about making the journey smoother and less stressful. The goal of the “Road to Makkah” project is to give special services to pilgrims at […]
During Ramadan, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a new service: smart golf carts for tawaf, which circle the Holy Kaaba. This service aims to help older people and those with special needs during the busy Umrah season. The authority announced that certain pilgrims can […]
Saudi Arabia opened Islam’s holiest Makkah’s Grand Mosque for prayers for the first time in seven months on Sunday. They expanded the Umrah pilgrimage to accommodate 15,000 worshippers as it eased coronavirus restrictions. Saudi citizens and residents of the kingdom would be able to perform prayers inside the Grand Mosque in the holy city of […]
