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Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s Saudi Arabia’s New Health Insurance Policy You Must Know As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah, authorities in Saudi Arabia are enhancing healthcare coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can undertake their spiritual journeys…
Going for Hajj 2026? These New Saudi Visa Dates Could Make or Break Your Plans (Representative Image) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially begun issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH), kicking off the process on February 08, 2026, months ahead of the expected pilgrimage in late May 2026. This…
No More Free Hajj: Egypt Changes the Rules for Pilgrims Ahead of 2026 Pilgrimage Ahead of the 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season, the Egyptian government has announced that it will stop providing state-funded free pilgrimage slots. Instead, it will use electronic lottery systems and licensed paid pilgrimage packages. This is a significant change for millions of…
Saudi Arabia’s new Hajj 2026 licensing system requires pilgrim accommodations to register via Nusuk Masar platform/Representative Image To streamline the accommodation process for Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has rolled out a seasonal licensing system for pilgrim housing in Makkah and Madinah. The initiative, developed through inter-ministerial collaboration, focuses on enhancing service standards, ensuring compliance, and…
Qatar opens Hajj 2026 registration with new health requirements, QR10,000 deposit, and a 4,400 quota/Representative Image The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched early registration for Hajj 1447 AH (2026), implementing stricter eligibility criteria, financial deposits, and streamlined digital processes. Running from October 1 to 31, 2025, the move aims to ensure…
This image captures the modern Hajj experience, where Indian pilgrims seamlessly blend their spiritual journey with smart technology. The draw is over, the wait is done and your name is on the list for Hajj 2026. Congratulations! With the pilgrimage expected around May 24–29, 2026 (final dates will depend on moon sighting), the focus now…
