Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah Visa Issuance for New Season
Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications via the Nusuk platform for the 1448 AH season, allowing pilgrims to enter until March 2027.
Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications via the Nusuk platform for the 1448 AH season, allowing pilgrims to enter until March 2027.
Global heating has fundamentally altered Mecca's climate, exposing millions of hajj pilgrims to extreme heat even outside summer. New analysis shows May temperatures regularly hit 40C (104F), making pilgrimage increasingly hazardous.
Over 1.5 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca for the 2026 Hajj, performing Tawaf and heading to Mina amid heightened security due to regional tensions.
Saudi Arabia has sighted the Dhul Hijjah crescent, declaring Eid al-Adha on May 27, 2026. The Day of Arafah falls on May 26, 2026.
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