Saudi Arabia removes barriers around Kaaba after two years as umrah season begins
The area surrounding the Kaaba, where pilgrims perform tawaf or circumambulating seven times, was closed in March 2020 for sterilization as a preventive measure...
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04 August 2022
Saudi Arabia launches program on hajj ihram cloth recycling
The program to recycle the ihram cloths was initiated during the 1443 Hijri/2022 hajj, aiming at getting back benefits of these worship attires, instead of just...
09 August 2022
Indonesia ranks first in number of umrah pilgrims since ritual season begins
The total number of Indonesian pilgrims is the highest since the umrah season began on Muharram 1, 1444 Hijri (July 30, 2022), with 317,200 out of a total of 1,...
06 October 2022
Indonesia's hajj quota totals 221,000 in 2023 without age limit
Indonesia's hajj quota for 2023 consists of 203,320 regular hajj pilgrims and 17,680 special hajj pilgrims, besides 4,200 people serving as personnel dealing wi...
10 January 2023
Hajj Minister: Saudi Arabia is welcoming over two million pilgrims from 160 countries
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah stressed that the ministry is working hard to ensure the comfort of the guests of God and to achieve a rich experience in Hajj. Jakarta (In...
21 June 2023
Indonesian, Saudi Ministers hold bilateral meeting, ensuring best Hajj services for pilgrims
The regulation regarding official hajj visas has been decreed by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, so that pilgrims who violate it, their worship p...
30 April 2024
Saudi hajj and umrah minister visits Indonesia for coordination to enhance services for pilgrims
The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, commenced a visit to Indonesia on Monday (Apr 29) to discuss coordination means aimed at...
Saudi Minister: Hajj visa regulation under fatwa, violations make pilgrimage invalid
The official hajj visas which are only issued by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been decreed under fatwa by the country’s Muslim scholars. J...
01 May 2024
Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah advises pilgrims to avoid carrying large amounts of money during hajj
The hajj pilgrims are encouraged to carry only what they need and to pay for services in advance through approved platforms and electronic payment methods. Jaka...
25 May 2024
Indonesia to send 221,000 hajj pilgrims in 2025
The Saudi Arabia government and the government of the Republic of Indonesia have signed a Hajj Agreement (MoU) for the 1446 H/2025 Hajj season. Jakarta (Indones...
14 January 2025
Ministry: 99 Indonesian hajj pilgrims contract pneumonia
Ninety-nine hajj pilgrims from Indonesia have reportedly contracted pneumonia while waiting to perform their pilgrimage in the Holy Land of Saudi Arabia. Jakart...
23 May 2025
