In a bid to prevent unauthorized Hajj participation, Saudi Arabia has also announced a major change to its visa policies. Starting February 1, 2025, individuals from 14 countries, including India ...

A file photo of Muslim pilgrims at the top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia ...

Saudi Arabia has announced that children will no longer be allowed to accompany pilgrims to the holy site for Hajj 2025, according to Network 18 report. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated ...

To ease the financial burden, the ministry has introduced an installment-based payment option for domestic pilgrims. Pilgrims can pay for Hajj packages in three installments: A 20% deposit within 72 ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a new regulation prohibiting children from accompanying pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season. The decision aims to safeguard children from ...

Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has remitted N4.520 billion to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as Hajj fare of some of the 2025 intending pilgrims from the state.

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their 2025 fixed Hajj fare registration. According to the Director-General of the board ...

Saud Arabia has issued new rules for pilgrims coming to the country for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that children will be banned from ...

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the opening of Hajj 2025 registration for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and residents, urging applicants to submit their requests ...

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in their holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia . Reuters Ahead of the upcoming Hajj in June 2025, Saudi Arabia has announced several ...

Tue Feb 11, 2025 08:29 PM Last update on: Wed Feb 12, 2025 05:02 PM The recent decision by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to ban young children from performing the Hajj ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 16: Saudi Arabia has set out the conditions under which domestic pilgrims can request refunds for their reservations ahead of the upcoming annual Hajj pilgrimage in June. The ...