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Saudi Arabia Resumes Umrah Visas, Invites Pilgrims For Year-Round Travel

In a welcome move for global Muslims, Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications, allowing pilgrims to visit the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah throughout the year

Pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca Photo: Wikipedia
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Following the successful conclusion of Hajj seasons, Saudi Arabia has reopened its doors to international Umrah pilgrims. As of June 11, the new Umrah season is officially underway and will continue into 2026 (1447H), inviting Muslims worldwide to undertake the spiritually significant lesser pilgrimage.

Unlike Hajj, which is restricted to a specific five-day period in the Islamic lunar calendar, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year (except during the Hajj season).

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