Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia announces deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrims' departures
Published: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key deadlines for the current Umrah season, including the final dates for visa issuance, entry...
Expat Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims advised to undergo health checks, vaccination
Published: Monday, March 02, 2026
Hajj visa processing deadline set for March 5
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Govt. won’t compromise with any irregularity over Hajj management: Religious Affairs Minister
Published: Monday, February 23, 2026
Indonesia to buy new land near Masjid al Haram for Hajj village
Published: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia to begin issuing pilgrimage visas from Feb 8
Published: Saturday, February 07, 2026
Saudi Hajj Ministry suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agency contracts
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the suspension of contracts with 1,800 foreign travel agencies operating in the Umrah sector, out of approximately 5,800, giving them 10 days to rec...
10 agencies fail housing arrangements for 2,775 pilgrims
Published: Sunday, February 01, 2026
Ten lead agencies have failed to arrange housing in Makkah and Madinah for 2,775 Hajj pilgrims, prompting the Ministry of Religious Affairs to issue an urgent deadline of 5:00 pm on Sunday, 1st Februa...
Hajj visa applications open Feb 8, fitness mandatory
Published: Sunday, February 01, 2026
Bangladeshi pilgrims planning to perform Hajj in 2026 must apply for visas between February 8 to March 20, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on January 29.Health...
All Hajj groundworks on track under roadmap: Religious Affairs Adviser
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain said that all Hajj-related activities are progressing according to the approved roadmap.Ministry of Religious Affairs is closely monitoring the co...
Health test deadline for Hajj pilgrims extended
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for mandatory health examinations of this year’s Hajj pilgrims until February 5, considering pilgrims' demand.Deputy Secretary Mohammad Shafiuzz...
3 airlines told to confirm Hajj tickets today
Published: Monday, January 19, 2026
Ministry of Religious Affairs has directed three airlines to confirm air tickets for Hajj pilgrims by today, Monday, to meet Saudi Arabia's housing rental deadline of 1st February.Letters were sent on...