Saudi Arabia has tightened the rules ahead of the upcoming annual Hajj pilgrimage, and barred the entry of foreign citizens, including Indians, into the holy city of Mecca. According to Saudi ...

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This month, the main Hajj rituals are performed in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. First, a fine of up to Saudi Riyals 20,000 (INR 4,53,707) will be imposed on individuals ...

Saudi Arabia has implemented a strict entry ban to Makkah for expatriates without valid Hajj permits, effective April 23, 2025. This measure aims to streamline the pilgrimage, enhance crowd ...

Saudi Arabia has restricted entry to Mecca for residents and travellers and halted Umrah visas in preparation for the Hajj season, which is expected to begin on 4 June. The Kingdom has also issued ...

The ministry directive said from April 29 until the end of the Hajj season, all travel and tourist agencies and accommodation facilities in Makkah must not take bookings or undertake check-in ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Hajj 2025: The number of Hajj pilgrims to Mecca and Medina from Jammu ... and unbearable temperatures in Saudi Arabia. This year, about 3,624 pilgrims are expected to perform ...

Saudi Arabia will suspend the issuance of Umrah permits via the Nusuk platform for citizens, residents, and GCC nationals starting Tuesday, as part of preparations for the upcoming Hajj season ...

(AFP) Hajj 2025: The number of annual Hajj pilgrims to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia from Jammu and Kashmir has reduced by about 70 per cent in last two years, officials said. The decline in ...