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25 Nov, 2025 Get the Cheapest Umrah Tickets: Best Time to Book
Find out the best time to book your Umrah tickets and save on travel costs. By planning ahead and choosing the right season, pilgrims can secure affordable fares and enjoy a smooth, budget-friendly journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
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19 Nov, 2025 Makkah Metro Expansion to Improve Pilgrim Transport
The ongoing Makkah Metro expansion aims to significantly improve transport for millions of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims by increasing train capacity, adding new routes, and enhancing station facilities. This major upgrade will reduce travel time, ease congestion around Masjid al-Haram, and offer pilgrims a faster, safer, and more comfortable travel experience during peak seasons.
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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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