With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban on ...

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The ban will last until mid-June, around the time when this year's Hajj pilgrimage concludes. The visa suspension includes Umrah visas, as well as business and family visit visas. Saudi ...

First flight to leave for Saudi Arabia on May 1; Special flights will continue for 30 days A file photo of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who arrived under the 'Road to Mecca Initiative' in Riyadh.

AFP file Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially launched Hajj 2025 packages for citizens and residents within the Kingdom, now available for booking through the Nusuk ...

He then told Ibrahim to leave Hajira and Isma’il with some food and water. Those completing the Hajj are known as Hajji. Everyone taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage is treated as an equal and ...