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saudi 2d ago

Islamic New Year 1448 AH Begins as Saudi Arabia Sights Muharram Moon

Saudi Arabia confirmed the Muharram crescent sighting, marking June 16, 2026, as the first day of the Islamic year 1448 AH, with Ashura falling on June 25.

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umrah 2d ago

New Airline Routes Widen Global Access for Umrah Pilgrims

New carriers and routes, including a flynas Jeddah-Rabat link, Mukhtara Air in Indonesia and resumed Uzbekistan flights, are expanding air access for Umrah pilgrims in the 2026 season.

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hajj 2d ago

Bangladesh Sets September 26 Deadline for Hajj 2027 Registration

Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, requiring pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas issued from January 28 and flights from April 8, 2027.

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makkah 2d ago

Saudi Teams Replace Kaaba's Kiswah for the New Hijri Year

Saudi specialists are carrying out the final stages of replacing the Kaaba's Kiswah, the embroidered black silk covering, in the annual operation that marks the start of the new Hijri year.

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hajj 2d ago

Mashair Metro and Haramain Rail Moved Millions During Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia's rail network carried millions of pilgrims during Hajj 2026, with the Mashair Metro shuttling worshippers between the holy sites and the Haramain high-speed line linking Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah.

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umrah 2d ago

Saudi Arabia Sets 1448 AH Umrah Deadlines and Visa Entry Rules

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the key dates for the 1448 AH Umrah season and reminded pilgrims that visa holders must now enter the Kingdom within a shorter window after issuance.

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