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Saudi Arabia has started issuing Umrah visas once again, allowing Muslims from around the world to visit the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah for religious pilgrimage. The announcement was made by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, marking the beginning of the Umrah season after the Hajj pilgrimage. Umrah is a significant religious practice for Muslims, often referred to as the lesser pilgrimage compared to Hajj, which occurs annually during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. With the conclusion of the Hajj season, the Ministry has now resumed issuing visas through the Nusuk App, effective from Zilhajj 15, which corresponds to June 21 in the Gregorian calendar. The decision to resume Umrah visas reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to facilitating religious activities and welcomi...

On Wednesday, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed its annual tradition of raising the lower part of the Kiswah, the black cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba. The Kiswah was lifted about 3 meters high, and the exposed area was covered with a white cotton cloth that is 2.5 meters wide and 54 meters long. This white cloth now surrounds all four sides of the Kaaba. Preparation for Hajj 2024 This tradition is part of the preparations for the 2024 Hajj season. The goal is to protect the Kiswah from damage during the pilgrimage. During Hajj, many pilgrims perform tawaf, the ritual of walking around the Kaaba. While doing this, some pilgrims touch the Kiswah, and sometimes it can get accidentally damaged. Raising the Kiswah and cove...

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Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas

Kiswah of Holy Kaaba Raised by 3 metres to Mark Start of Hajj 2024