Umrah Reopens After Hajj 2026 With New 30-Day Visa Entry Rule
Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah for the 1448 AH season after Hajj 2026, with Nusuk permits resuming on June 10 and a new rule cutting visa entry validity to 30 days.
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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 7:06 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah for the 1448 AH season after Hajj 2026, with Nusuk permits resuming on June 10 and a new rule cutting visa entry validity to 30 days.
Bangladesh has published its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas starting January 28 and the pilgrimage expected on May 15, 2027.
Pilgrims arriving in Madinah after Hajj are visiting the historic Quba Mosque, the first mosque in Islam, where praying after wudu carries the reward of an Umrah according to authentic hadith.
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to pilgrims arriving after Hajj, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority has prepared over 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and a bilingual spatial guidance system to help pilgrims navigate the central area after Hajj 1447.
A dedicated Children's Hospitality Center in the northern courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque cares for young children so parents can focus on worship during the busy post-Hajj period.
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