October 11, 2026
Pakistan Cancels 42 Flights as Riyadh Routes Are Suspended
Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Multan all recorded cancellations as PIA suspended Riyadh flights. Thousands of Umrah pilgrims are left waiting.
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August 7, 2026
Shehbaz and Munir Perform Umrah During the Saudi Visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir performed Umrah during their visit to Saudi Arabia, which runs from August 6 to 8 and is expected to produce a trilateral defence agreement with Turkiye.
November 17, 2025
42 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad feared dead in Mecca-Madina bus accident
At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a passenger bus traveling from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning. The accident happened at approximately 01:00 am. Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in an area identified as Mufrihat, according to MediaOne. There were 43 passengers on the bus and MediaOne states that only one person is believed to have survived. The lone survivor has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. BREAKING: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after their bus collided with a tanker in Saudi Arabia. This is
October 6, 2025
Saudi Arabia now allows all visa holders to perform umrah
The Saudi Arabia Ministry Hajj and Umrah announced that visitors holding any kind of visa are allowed to perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom, reported the Saudi Arabian Organization. The move is part of the ministry’s broader effort to simplify pilgrimage processes and expand access to visitors, aligning with the targets of Saudi vision 2030. The ministry said that the permitted visa categories include personal and family visits visas, electronic tourism theories, transit (stop), work visa and other types of visa. He added that the initiative reflects the kingdom’s commitment to facilitate Muslims worldwide to perform their religious
Babar Azam breaks the fast in Khana-e-kaaba during Umrah
Pakistan Star Batter Babar Azam depicted during Iftar near Khana-e-kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in this image released on March 9, 2025. The star of Pakistan and former governor Babar Azam introduced Umrah and saw at the Iftar at the most sacred Masjid Al Haram location in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In a video posted on Safeer Azam’s Brother’s Brother-Brother’s Brother-Instagram, the right hand stroke can see a date while sitting in the open area near Kaaba. “Alhamdulillah”, read the caption of the video. Meanwhile, in another position in the same account, Safeer shared many images with Babar with the hashtag
Umrah pilgrims who are overturned with vaccine deficiencies, certification topics
Pakistani pilgrims walk the line as they prepare to board a PIA flight. – AFP/file Saudi Arabia requires compulsory meningitis and polio vaccination. Out of stock meningitis, sold in black for more than RS10,000. Only dhos Informing the state of vaccination of polio in Nadra is authorized. Islamabad: Pakistani pilgrims who intend to start the UMRAH pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia face obstacles to obtaining the necessary health certifications due to a lack of vaccine, The news reported on Wednesday. The kingdom has imposed compulsory meningitis and requirements of polio vaccination for Umrah pilgrims. However, the meningitis vaccine is not available
“Alhamdulillah,” Shaheen Afridi reacts after performing Umrah
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi poses for a photo inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca in this image released on July 14, 2024. — Instagram/@ishaheenafridi10 Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Afridi on Sunday revealed that he has achieved a religious milestone as he expressed his gratitude to Allah for being able to perform Umrah. “Ka’abe ki ronak – Ka’abe ka manzar Allahu Akbar – Allahu Akbar,” Shaheen wrote in a post on his Instagram account showing him standing inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca with the ka’aba in the background. The social media post provides insight into the life of the cricketer,
April 1, 2024
Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to manage influx of Umrah pilgrims as Ramadan nears end
General view of Muslims performing evening prayers at the Grand Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia on March 31, 2024. — Reuters Muslims from around the world have gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam’s holiest site, in large numbers for the Umrah pilgrimage as the month of Ramadan draws to a close. However, this has led Saudi authorities to step up measures to control the flow of pilgrims during the final days of Ramadan, when the Umrah pilgrimage reaches its peak. Gulf News mentionted. The General Authority
Hania Aamir performs the first Umrah on the “blessed” Friday of Ramadan
Actress Hania Aamir, known for her captivating performances in hit dramas like Simply Humsafar and Ishqiyarecently she has caught the attention of her fans and followers as she embarked on a major spiritual journey during the holy month of Ramadan. The beloved actress, adored by fans in both Pakistan and India, made headlines as she traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform her first Umrah, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims around the world. Sharing moments from her profound experience on her Instagram handle, Hania expressed her gratitude for what she described as a “blessed Friday”, which marks the 11th day of
Shaista Lodhi talks about her emotional first Umrah journey
In a recent interview with host Hina Altaf, Pakistani TV anchor and actress Shaista Lodhi delved into her family’s transformative first Umrah journey. The celebrity recounted how she found herself on an unplanned spiritual journey triggered by a chance encounter with an acquaintance. “I don’t know how this Umrah happened for me,” remarked Shaista. “Of course, I had the desire, but it was never something I fully intended. It wasn’t a plan. It became one in just two days that I will go for Umrah before my visit to America. I was amazed at how it could happen like that.”
