Ramadi, Iraq – September 4, 2025 Two Iraqi pilgrims from Erbil reportedly died and two others sustained serious injuries when their vehicle overturned in the western deserts of Iraq’s Anbar province during a road journey to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. According to The Islamic Information, the victims were identified as Hamzah Abdulkarim and Sabah, who
In what many have described as a transformative approach to modern pilgrimage support, dedicated Guest Care teams are now operating round-the-clock to ensure that pilgrims, reverently referred to as the Guests of Allah, receive timely and compassionate assistance throughout their spiritual journey. These specialized teams, composed of multilingual and culturally adept professionals, are available 24
Worshippers across the Islamic world are set to observe the rare Salat Al-Khusuf (eclipse prayer) on the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025, as the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has confirmed that both Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah will hold congregational prayers in line with the
In a historic cultural development, the city of Manila is set to unveil its first-ever “Halal Town”, a dedicated district designed to showcase and celebrate Islamic heritage, with a special focus on halal-certified cuisine and traditional Muslim culture. The initiative, which has received full backing from Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, aims to create a
In a renewed drive to enhance service delivery during the holy pilgrimages, the Rafid Al-Haramain Initiative, in strategic collaboration with Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia, has launched a massive training programme aimed at equipping 100,000 Hajj and Umrah workers with specialized skills tailored to the needs of pilgrims. This ambitious effort, which is aligned
By : Saidat Adewale The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Lagos Zone 1, on Sunday held the second edition of its Special Joint Asalatu at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, with members and faithful in attendance from across the zone. The program opened with a soul-lifting Asalatu rendition by Imam
In a striking testament to unwavering devotion, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has revealed that over 52 million worshippers visited the sacred precincts of the Two Holy Mosques—Masjid al‑Haram in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah—during Safar 1447. This extraordinary figure underscores the growing spiritual magnetism of these hallowed sites and reflects the Kingdom’s
In a significant boost to religious tourism, the Umrah season of 1447 H has witnessed a remarkable expansion, with arrivals from around the globe soaring by more than 10 percent across every visa class. Early indicators from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, particularly via the Nusuk digital platform, underscore this surge: over 190,000 Umrah visas have
ABUJA – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially released a comprehensive schedule outlining essential deadlines for the 2026 Hajj operations. The Commission, while addressing licensed tour operators, state pilgrims’ welfare boards, and other stakeholders, warned that strict adherence to the timeline will be non-negotiable, especially as Saudi Arabian authorities maintain tighter controls
In a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening international collaboration on religious tourism, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has successfully concluded an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The high-level visit, which featured a series of productive meetings with Kazakh government officials and
