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Saudi Arabia launches “Coming to Umrah?” campaign ahead of Ramadan peak season
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah system has launched the “Coming to Umrah?” awareness campaign as part of preparations for the peak season during the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to improve services and the overall Umrah experience. The campaign seeks to enhance Umrah performers’ awareness of services, procedures, guidelines and proper conduct across all stages of the journey, from planning and arrival to departure, according to
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Grand Mosque service network supports more than 300,000 Umrah performers and visitors daily
SPA Makkah, January 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 300,000 Umrah performers and visitors receive daily support through an integrated services network at the Grand Mosque that brings together government entities, the non-profit sector and volunteers, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The direct services include guidance and orientation, assistance for the elderly and persons with disabilities, electric carts and wheelchairs, translation and multilingual c
Jan 161 min read
Umrah performers exceed 11.9 million in Jumada Al Akhira, ministry says
SPA MAKKAH, December 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 11.9 million Umrah rituals were performed during the month of Jumada Al Akhira by pilgrims from inside and outside Saudi Arabia, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. The data showed that more than 1.7 million Umrah performers arrived from outside the Kingdom during the same period
Dec 25, 20251 min read
Grand Mosque Authority Launches ‘Digital Mutawwif’ Platform for Umrah Pilgrims
SPA MAKKAH, December 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is offering the “Digital Mutawwif,” a platform designed to provide step-by-step guidance for Umrah rituals and enhance pilgrims’ experience at the Grand Mosque. The platform delivers a range of smart services, including interactive guidance to help visitors navigate the mosque’s layout, along with detailed ritual instructions, a
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Average Umrah performance time recorded at 117 minutes in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, authority says
📷SPA MAKKAH, November 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that the average time to complete Umrah during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH was 117 minutes, with 92% of worshippers performing Tawaf in the Mataf area at the Grand Mosque. According to the authority, the average Tawaf time was 43 minutes, while Sa‘i between Safa and Marwa averaged 49 minutes. Moving from the courtya
Nov 24, 20251 min read
Average Umrah Duration Reaches 116 Minutes in Rabi Al-Thani: Authority
📷SPA Makkah, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the average time to perform Umrah during the month of Rabi Al-Thani 1447 AH reached 116 minutes. According to the authority’s statistics, 92% of pilgrims performed Tawaf (circumambulation) in the main Mataf area, with an average duration of 42 minutes. The Sa’i ritual, involving traversal between Safa and M
Oct 25, 20251 min read
Authority Reports Average Umrah Duration of 115 Minutes in Rabi’ Al-Awwal
📷SPA Riyadh, October 2, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and...
Oct 2, 20251 min read
Saudi Arabia’s Passport Authority Facilitates Arrival of Umrah Performers for 1447 AH
📷SPA Riyadh, September 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) continues to receive Umrah...
Sep 7, 20251 min read
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