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(RNS) — Medina, where Muhammad is buried, is not part of the official pilgrimage but offers contentment. (RNS) — Muslims are taught that when they make the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca for the first time ...

(RNS) — I was disappointed to not experience my children’s reaction to seeing the Kaaba for the first time, but made my peace. After leaving Medina, where we’d spent a few days before going to Mecca, ...

Saudi Arabia will restart issuing Umrah visas on June 10. The first pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a successful Hajj season with over 1.6 million participants. The Hajj season saw ...

Saudi Arabia authorities are now closely checking the movement of pilgrims, and Umrah operators in the UAE are advising people to book their transport and accommodation before applying for a visa, ...

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience for 2025. New digital tools, including the 'Rushd' app, will aid pilgrims. Safety bracelets will support vulnerable visitors in ...

International arrivals up more than 10% as worshippers flock to Mecca and Medina The data show that 6.5 million of those pilgrims came from abroad, with the vast majority arriving by air. Supplied ...