Umrah
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched the Direct Umrah Program, enabling companies to directly serve pilgrims, ensuring high-quality standards without intermediaries. This initiative aims to enhance…
- Middle East
Saudi releases Iraqi professor detained for Umrah tribute to slain Hamas chief
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have released an Iraqi university professor who was detained for paying tribute to assassinated Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh during his Umrah pilgrimage.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia targets 15 million Umrah pilgrims by 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled a plan to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, by 2025. The development indicates an increase from the pre-pandemic levels…
- Television News
BB OTT 3 rumoured winner Sana Makbul’s pics from Makkah go viral
Mumbai: Tonight marks the grand finale of Bigg Boss OTT 3. Following the eliminations of Ranvir Shorey, Sai Ketan Rao, and Kritika Malik, the final showdown is between Naezy and Sana Makbul.…
- Middle East
UAE: Umrah packages 25% cheaper during summer
Following the conclusion of the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year, travel agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that Umrah packages are currently being offered at discount rates.…
- Middle East
NBA’s Jaylen Brown, ex-player Tacko Fall perform Umrah
Days after winning the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), Boston Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown, alongside former NBA star Tacko Fall, performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, July 8.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches largest Umrah season plan in history for new year
Riyadh: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the Umrah season plan for the new Islamic year 1446 AH-2024, the largest of its kind…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has begun issuing Umrah visas to streamline Umrah performers’ arrivals to the Kingdom and ensure a smooth and worry-free experience. The new Umrah…
- Middle East
UAE: Man’s online rants over graduation ceremony get son job offers
Abu Dhabi: A father’s frustration over the distant venue for son’s graduation ceremony brought the family many reasons to make merry. The man, who resides in Sharjah, UAE, took to micro-blogging site…
- Entertainment
Sania Mirza, Sana Khan perform Haj together, 1st photo goes viral
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan is currently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, performing her second Haj with her 11-month-old son, Saiyad Tariq Jamil. Sana completed her first Haj in 2022. Joining her on…
- Middle East
UAE issues new Haj, Umrah rules
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 27, issued new rules to the Haj and Umrah system. The new rules aim to regulate organising the Islamic pilgrimage,…
- Middle East
From Paris to Madinah: French pilgrim walks 8,000 km to perform Umrah
Madinah: French traveller Mohamed Boulabiar recently arrived in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, after covering a distance of 8,000 kilometers on foot to perform Umrah. Boulabiar embarked on a journey from…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Umrah can now be performed on any visa
Riyadh: In a major relief, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that individuals with any type of visa are now eligible to perform Umrah, or minor pilgrimage at the Grand…
- Middle East
Pakistani pilgrim gets severe heart attack during Umrah, saved
The medical team saved the life of a 50-year-old Pakistani pilgrim who recently suffered a severe heart attack while performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrim was…
- Television News
Fact check: Shoaib Ibrahim finally performs Umrah with parents?
Mumbai: In recent months, we have noticed a trend of celebrities actively undertaking the spiritual journey of Umrah, with stars like Gauahar Khan, Jannat Zubair, and Hina Khan making visits to the…
