NAHCON explores ways to ease shortage of Ramadan Umrah Visa

*Photo: Mallam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, NAHCON Chairman/CEO * The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says…

Saudi Red Crescent Authority responds to over 3,700 emergency calls in Madinah following start of Umrah season

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah has responded to a total of 3,762 emergency calls…

Saudi Arabia: Kaaba courtyard access restricted to Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has designated a circumambulation courtyard housing the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, Islam’s…

Saudi Arabia announces Umrah dress code for women

Saudi Arabia has announced a dress code for women performing the Umrah pilgrimage. A report by Arabian Business…

Saudi Arabia launches endowment fund for pilgrims’ services

Measure aims to boost non-profit groups’ role in serving the faithful Saudi Arabia has launched an…

Saudi Arabia now accepts all international credit cards for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims

Move will allow pilgrims to use their credit cards for a variety of transactions Dubai: Saudi…

Makkah Emir orders to evaluate quality of transport services provided to pilgrims

The research team is working on measuring the travel times of about 650 buses on the…

2023 Umrah: Lagos pilgrims to depart for Saudi Arabia on Sunday

No fewer than 200 Intending Pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria for the Kingdom of…

Saudi Arabia: Hajj and Umrah prosecution to handle cases related to pilgrims, holy sites unveiled

‘All criminal offences prohibited, so is exploitation of religious rites or holy places’ Saudi Arabia has…

President-elect Tinubu out of the country to undertake rest, lesser hajj

“While away, the President-elect will also use the opportunity to plan his transition programme.” PRESS RELEASE…