The Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events reflecting Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims. Reception ceremonies
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Most countries will observe the crescent of Ramadan on Tuesday, 17 February. However, based on internationally recognised sighting criteria and astronomical calculations, the moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447
The Religious Affairs Ministry has announced that applications for Hajj visas for the current year will open on February 8 and continue until March 20. The Religious Affairs Ministry issued
Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 3 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country on Monday. As the moon was not sighted the
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has published a list of 80 vaccination centres in the country for Hajj pilgrims to receive required vaccines. The ministry issued a notification in this