Hajj is a mandatory Islamic pilgrimage performed only on specific dates in Dhul Hijjah, while Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage ...

Hajj and Umrah are two sacred journeys to Mecca. While both hold deep spiritual significance, they differ in rituals, timing, ...

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian ...

KARACHI: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to ...

The new regulations mandate that service providers must be fully Saudi-owned, registered as either a sole proprietorship or a ...

Rabat - Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of online registration for the 2027 Hajj season (1448 AH). The Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic ...

Umrah is an act of worship in which Muslims travel to the holy city of Mecca, home to the revered Kaaba -- the spiritual ...

What is the difference between Umrah and Hajj? How long does it take, and whether performing Umrah is as mandatory as Hajj?

The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has approved 6,228 citizens to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1447 AH / 2026 AD, and they have been contacted via text ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that applicants under the Government Hajj Scheme 2026 must deposit their second installment between November 3 and November 15, 2025. This step is ...

Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement outlining arrangements and facilities for pilgrims participating in Hajj 2026. The agreement was inked on Sunday in Jeddah by ...

TEHRAN had accused Saudi Arabia of kidnapping Ghazanfar Roknabadi because he previously held sensitive positions for the Iranian government, such as the post of ambassador to Lebanon.