Islamic Affairs Ministry Greets 500 Palestinian Pilgrims As King’s Guests
01 June 2025 1-minute read The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has welcomed the first group of 500 Palestinian pilgrims from the West Bank, comprising families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded. MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and...
When Can You Perform Umrah Next? Saudi Reveals Dates
31 May 2025 2-minute read This is in accordance with the official Umrah calendar announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the year 1447. Foreign pilgrims will be allowed to arrive in Saudi Arabia for Umrah starting on Dhul Hijjah 15, corresponding to June 11,...
Saudi Arabia Employs AI To Accommodate Hajj Pilgrims
30 May 2025 4-minute read A view of Prospective pilgrims performing their prayers around Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram from the 601 meter tall Clock Towers (Abraj Al Bait) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 28, 2025. [Esra Hacioğlu – Anadolu Agency] Saudi Arabia is using smart...