Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has completed preparations for the road and infrastructure network in Makkah and the holy sites for Hajj, implementing more than 11 million linear meters of roads.
❗️ TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF DHU AL-HIJJAH Official statement from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia that tomorrow, i.e. Monday — is the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah! 🟢 The beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah — May 18. 🟢 The Day of 'Arafah — May 26. 🟢 Eid al-Adha — May 27. 🟢 3 days of Tashriq (festive days) — May 28, 29, and 30. Once again: tomorrow is the 1st day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. More precisely, it begins already today after the evening prayer (Maghrib), since in the Islamic calendar a new day begins after sunset, not after 00:00 midnight. 🌴 @SaudiaUAE
As guests of the Merciful arrive in the Noble Mecca, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, through the General Secretariat of Islamic Education during Hajj, continues to strengthen the system of religious education in the prayer halls of hotels around the Sacred Mosque. Pilgrims receive lessons and guidance in several languages, have their questions answered directly, and digital educational materials are broadcast on electronic screens. This helps pilgrims perform rituals easily and calmly in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah. 🌴 @SaudiaUAE
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior has penalized four expatriates and one Saudi citizen for violating Hajj regulations by transporting seven individuals, who did not hold permits to perform Hajj, to Makkah.Hajj Security Forces had earlier apprehended the violators at the entry points to Makkah. The ministry issued administrative decisions against the violators through its seasonal administrative committees. The penalties include fines of up to SR100,000 against the transporters and anyone involved in the violation, in addition to imprisonment, and publicizing names of violators in the loc
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 9, corresponding to May 26, and the first day of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations will be on Wednesday, May 27.According to the Supreme Court statement, carried by the Saudi Press Agency, Monday, May 18, is the first day of Dhul Hijjah. The court made the announcement following the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah in the Kingdom. The Crescent Sighting Department of the Supreme Court took this decision after holding a
Saudi Grand Mufti, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and Head of the General Presidency for Scientific Research and Ifta Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan commenced in Makkah on Sunday his duties related with the upcoming annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
The new Umrah season opening date has been announced. 🕋 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has officially announced the start date for the new Umrah season for foreign pilgrims. 📅 From May 31, 2026 — 14th of Dhul-Hijjah 1447: ✅ Umrah visas will be issued again; ✅ Foreign pilgrims will be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia; 📍 From June 1, 2026: • Entry to Mecca will reopen • Umrah permits will begin to be issued through the Nusuk platform Pilgrims with a valid Umrah visa can obtain permission through the Nusuk app to perform Umrah rituals at the Masjid al-Haram. 📌 Additionally, the deadline for foreign pilgrims to exit Saudi Arabia is set for April 7, 2027. Hajj and Umrah Ministry