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umrah 5d ago

Umrah Reopens on June 11 After Post-Hajj Maintenance Window

Umrah is set to resume on June 11, 2026 after the post-Hajj maintenance window, with visa applications reopening around June 10 and the 1448 AH season running through early April 2027.

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saudi 5d ago

Madinah Expands Pedestrian Routes and Services for Pilgrims

Madinah has prepared more than 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and an integrated guidance system to serve the flow of pilgrims arriving after Hajj 2026.

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makkah 5d ago

Makkah Awards SAR13.3 Billion for Six New Developed Districts

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites awarded six development sites worth SAR13.3 billion across 2.7 million square meters, part of a long-term push to upgrade neighborhoods near the Grand Mosque.

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saudi 5d ago

Prophet's Mosque Library Opens to Pilgrims After Hajj 2026

The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to about 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.

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hajj 6d ago

Health Rules for the 1448 AH Umrah and Hajj Season Explained

Saudi Arabia requires the quadruple meningitis vaccine for all pilgrims, with polio and yellow fever shots mandatory for travellers from at-risk regions, and flu, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines strongly advised.

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umrah 6d ago

Nusuk Becomes Sole Gateway as 1448 AH Umrah Season Opens

The 1448 AH Umrah season has opened with the Nusuk app as the sole gateway for permits, now serving over 30 million users, alongside a stricter package-first booking model that ties visas to confirmed accommodation and transport.

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