Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, stated that determining or increasing each country’s pilgrimage quota is based on several factors, including population density.

Saudi Arabia has announced major changes for the 2025 Haj pilgrimage, including banning children from participating. The ...

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that children will not be allowed at Hajj this year. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the move ...

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the opening of Hajj 2025 registration for domestic pilgrims, ...

The ministry emphasized that pilgrims shall be given two mandatory vaccinations against Neisseria meningitis and seasonal ...

Though the number of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh is many times more than at Haj, a lot can be learned from the “crowd management” ...

In addition to the child ban, Saudi Arabia has confirmed that first-time pilgrims will be prioritised for the 2025 Hajj ...

Saudi Arabia has banned children from Hajj 2025 to ensure safety amid overcrowding. Priority will be given to first-time ...

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca takes place in the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar and concludes with the second ...

Saudi Arabia’s decision to ban children under 12 from Hajj has sparked mixed reactions. Some see it as necessary for safety, ...

Saudi Arabia has introduced certain priorities for first-time Hajj pilgrims. Those performing Hajj for the first time will be ...