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Qatar begins digital selection process for Hajj 1447 AH pilgrims | World News

[ad_1] Qatar’s Hajj 1447 AH electronic selection notifies pilgrims via SMS, requiring seven-day registration with accredited operators/Representative Image Qatar is gearing up to welcome pilgrims for the Hajj 1447 AH season as the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) launches its electronic selection process. Starting December 2, 2025, the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department […]

Helpline numbers released after Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi bus crash: Owaisi requests govt to bring back bodies – What we know so far | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia has left 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead, with officials confirming that only one person survived. The passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker early Monday while traveling from Mecca to Medina.Most passengers were reportedly asleep when the crash occurred around 1.30 am IST. All […]

Abu Dhabi to Medina: Etihad Airways expands routes for pilgrims and travelers | World News

[ad_1] Etihad Airways now flies five weekly Airbus A321 flights from Abu Dhabi directly to Medina/Image: Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has strengthened its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, opening new opportunities for religious, business, and leisure travelers. This move comes as part of the airline’s ambitious expansion […]

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 1447 AH (2026) registration for pilgrims from muslim minority countries | World News

[ad_1] Pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries can now register for Hajj 1447 AH (2026) through Nusuk Hajj/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has formally opened registration for Hajj 1447 AH, offering pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries a direct, fully digital pathway through the official Nusuk Hajj platform. For the first time, eligible participants can complete […]

15 Pilgrims Killed in Tragic Road Accident Near Phalodi Rajasthan | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Jodhpur, November 2 (Udaipur Kiran) — In a horrific road accident in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district, 15 pilgrims lost their lives when a Tempo Traveller collided with a stationary truck near Matoda village in the Bapini area of Phalodi subdivision on Saturday evening. Two others were reportedly seriously injured in the crash. According to preliminary […]

Umrah 2025: Over 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia since June | World News

[ad_1] The 1.2 million pilgrims that have arrived since June represent a 30% increase in Umrah arrivals compared to the same period last year/ Image: Hajj&UmrahPlanner.com Since the start of the 2025 Umrah season on June 11, Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries, marking a significant surge compared to […]

Saudi Arabia: No Umrah visa without approved hotel booking, what pilgrims must Know | World News

[ad_1] Muslim pilgrims offer prayers at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) In a major policy shift to enhance the Umrah experience and protect the […]

Bound for Mecca, these pilgrims rode from Spain on horses – and on Instagram

[ad_1] More than 1.5 million people travelled to Saudi Arabia this year for the haj. Only three of them rode on horseback all the way from Spain, recreating the pilgrimage of Andalusian Muslims centuries ago and sharing their travels in the most modern way with big followings on social media.In Bosnia, they lost days looking […]

Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah visa issuance from June 10: What pilgrims need to know | World News

[ad_1] Muslim pilgrims walk around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Saudi Arabia has announced that it will resume issuing Umrah visas beginning Tuesday, June 10 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1446), just […]

Hajj 2025: As pilgrims gather in Mecca, a look back at past tragedies

[ad_1] Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is set to begin on Wednesday. Over the past decade, the holy event has seen a series of tragic incidents, ranging from fatal stampedes to militant attacks.Last year, around 1,301 pilgrims, mostly unregistered, died when temperatures soared to 51.8°C, with […]