Hajj 2025: Hajj is the annual pilgrimage by Muslims to Kabba, also known as Masjid al-Haram, in Makkah or Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Kabba is Islam's most sacred site, and Hajj is considered one of the ...

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage that follows the path of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad, symbolising their devotion and submission to Allah. Undertaken by millions every year, Hajj is an ...

According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, this action is a logistical response to guarantee a safer and better-organized pilgrimage and has nothing to do with diplomatic concerns.

Pilgrims holding valid Hajj permits or intending to procure one will be allowed to enter Mecca and Medine and participate in the pilgrimage as planned. The suspension specifically targets other ...

This decision aims to prevent unauthorized Hajj participation, address illegal employment, and ensure a safer, better-organized pilgrimage. Diplomatic visas, residency permits, and Hajj-specific ...

The ban will last until mid-June, around the time when this year's Hajj pilgrimage concludes. The visa suspension includes Umrah visas, as well as business and family visit visas. Saudi ...

Muslim pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 18, 2024, at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Muslim pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of ...

This reminder comes ahead of the Hajj 2025 season ... Haramain Train Station in Rusayfah, and other pilgrimage-related locations like security control centres and temporary checkpoints.