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13 Nov, 2025 How Travelers Can Perform Umrah Through Saudi Arabia’s Free Transit Visa
Travelers can now perform Umrah easily using Saudi Arabia’s free transit visa, allowing a stopover of up to 96 hours. This convenient option lets passengers perform Umrah, visit Makkah and Madinah, or explore Saudi attractions during transit. The visa is issued automatically when booking eligible flights through Saudi carriers.
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07 Nov, 2025 Historic Milestone: 11.7 Million Pilgrims Perform Umrah in a Single Month
In a historic milestone, an astounding 11.7 million pilgrims performed Umrah within a single month, marking the highest number ever recorded in pilgrimage history. This achievement reflects the growing global enthusiasm for spiritual travel and highlights the success of modern infrastructure, efficient visa systems, and enhanced services that have made the sacred journey more accessible and comfortable for millions of worshippers worldwide.
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04 Nov, 2025 Umrah Visa Validity Shortened to One Month
The validity of Umrah visas has been reduced to one month. Unused visas will be automatically cancelled if pilgrims do not enter within 30 days, while the allowed duration of stay after arrival remains unchanged, ensuring better crowd management and a smoother pilgrimage experience.
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28 Oct, 2025 Understanding Ihram Rules: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Ihram is a sacred state that every pilgrim must enter before performing Umrah, symbolizing purity, humility, and devotion. However, many pilgrims unknowingly make mistakes while observing Ihram due to a lack of proper guidance. This article highlights the essential rules of Ihram, identifies common errors pilgrims should avoid, and provides practical tips to help ensure a spiritually rewarding and mistake-free Umrah journey.
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21 Oct, 2025 More Than 1.2 Million Umrah Visas Granted So Far This Year
More than 1.2 million Umrah visas have been granted so far this year, reflecting a significant rise in pilgrim participation and renewed enthusiasm for religious travel. The growing number highlights the smooth facilitation of Umrah services and the increasing global demand for spiritual journeys to the holy cities.
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