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umrah 5d ago

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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hajj 5d ago

Bangladesh Releases Hajj 2027 Roadmap, Sets Sept 26 Registration Deadline

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.

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saudi 5d ago

Quba Mosque Draws Post-Hajj Pilgrims to Islam's First Mosque

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.

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saudi 5d ago

Prophet's Mosque Library Opens to Pilgrims With 4,000 Manuscripts

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.

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saudi 6d ago

Madinah Adds 19,000 Sqm of Walkways and New Wayfinding Signs

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.

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saudi 6d ago

Children's Hospitality Center Cares for Kids at the Prophet's Mosque

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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