“As a result, this led to overcrowding and safety risks.” Another new rule this year restricts the Hajj to Muslims 12 years old and older. The ban on younger children is billed as a measure to ...

In a statement, Secretary Religious Affairs, Aftab Akbar Durrani said that Saudi officials confirmed to revive the old Hajj quota for the whole world including Pakistan. He said the written agreement ...

Hilman detailed that Saudia Airlines will transport 102,182 pilgrims and officials during this year's Hajj season. "Pilgrims ...

Fact-Check: A photo showing people around a stone pillar is being shared on social media, with the false claim that it shows ...

The Director-General of Hajj and Umrah Organizers (PHU) at the Ministry, Hilman Latief, said there is a plan to prevent elderly pilgrims above 90 years old from performing the Hajj. "There is a new ...

Failure to meet obligations could result in hefty fines or permanent licence revocation Dubai: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its firm stance on holding Hajj service providers accountable ...

A Turkish cyclist has gone on a gruelling journey from Germany heading to Saudi Arabia to perform this year's annual Hajj pilgrimage due in June. The 26-year-old cyclist Burak Ozturk has started ...

Another new rule this year restricts the Hajj to Muslims 12 years old and older. The ban on younger children is billed as a measure to prevent overcrowding and to keep children from a setting ...