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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Indonesia has broken a biometric corridors, claiming to be running a world-first seamless system “at scale”. In this first ...

At least 45 people are dead after a bus fire, following a collision with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia. Seven people on ...

Asharq Al Awsat The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) is showcasing an exhibition titled “Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy Sites” as part of the Hajj ...

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

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