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Morocco deploys medical team to support pilgrims during Hajj 2025

In a ceremony held Monday in Rabat, health minister Amine Tahraoui officially welcomed the Moroccan medical mission set to accompany pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season. The mission’s sole goal is to ensure Moroccan pilgrims receive proper medical care throughout their stay in the holy sites. The......

Saudi Arabia halts short-term visas for 14 countries, including Morocco, ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......

Saudi Arabia Sets Deadlines for Umrah Pilgrims' Entry and Departure

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that the final date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is 13 April 2025, corresponding to the 15th of Shawwal 1446H. Additionally, the deadline for all pilgrims to depart is 29 April 2025, which aligns with the 1st of Dhu al-Qi'dah......

Saudi Arabia Updates Health Measures for Hajj 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has updated its health measures for the 2025 Hajj season, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims. These updates aim to strengthen health prevention efforts and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical services while optimizing......

Morocco sets comprehensive plans for Hajj 1446 with 34,000 pilgrim quota

Morocco's Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, presented detailed preparations for Hajj 1446 to the House of Representatives on Monday, outlining key organizational measures for Moroccan pilgrims. The minister described a two-stage organizational approach. The first stage involves annual meetings......

Meningitis vaccine supply secured for Morocco's 2025 Umrah pilgrims

Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......

Tragedy at Mahakumbh: Deadly Crowd Crush Claims Lives in India

A devastating crowd crush at the Mahakumbh religious festival in northern India has resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, with some reports suggesting the toll could be as high as 15. Many others were injured in the incident, which occurred in the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Eyewitnesses......

Omra 2025: New Health Measures for Pilgrims

In response to increased health safety measures for the upcoming pilgrimages, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that there are sufficient quantities of meningitis vaccines available at national pharmacies. This vaccination has now become mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to......

India Welcomes Millions to the World's Largest Hindu Festival

A Historic Gathering of Faith and Devotion Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims have gathered in India to participate in the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival. Organizers anticipate nearly 400 million attendees at this extraordinary spiritual event, held at the sacred confluence of the......