Number of Umrah pilgrims reaches new record in just five months

31 October, 2025, 03:05 pm

Last modified: 31 October, 2025, 03:08 pm

Number of Umrah pilgrims reaches new record in just five months

31 October, 2025, 03:05 pm

Last modified: 31 October, 2025, 03:08 pm

Saudi Arabia has made a major change in the rules related to Umrah visas. The country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that from now on, the validity of Umrah visas will be one month instead of three months. This one month will start counting from the date of visa issuance.

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