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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia has launched a seasonal licensing system for Hajj 2026 accommodations in Makkah and Madinah. Property owners must apply via the Nusuk Masar and Ministry of Tourism platforms before ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the committee for the screening of 2026 Hajj Tour Operators at the Hajj House in Abuja. The committee comprises management workers of ...

The National Hajj Commission has expressed concerns over the late payment of 2026 Hajj fares by intending pilgrims, saying it can delay securing accommodations at better locations in both Mecca and ...

File - Hajj pilgrims from around the world perform the Tawaf ritual at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2025. (ANTARA FOTO/Andika Wahyu/foc) Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister ...