Umrah costs expected to increase due to enforcement of new SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The cost of performing umrah is expected to increase following the enforcement of the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to...
Saudi Arabia to receive foreign umrah pilgrims requests from Aug 9
MAKKAH, Aug 8 — Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it will gradually begin receiving Umrah requests from vaccinated foreign pilgrims starting Monday, reported Saudi...
Malaysians expected to be allowed to perform umrah this year — Zulkifli
MARANG, Aug 5 — Malaysians are expected to be allowed to visit Saudi Arabia, including to perform the umrah pilgrimage this year, said Minister in...
Saudi Arabia reopens holy sites for umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday
RIYADH, July 25 — Saudi Arabia re-opened the Muslim holy sites for the Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the state-run Saudi...
Saudi Arabia recognises Sinovac as vaccine passport — Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Saudi Arabian government has included Sinovac in its list of recognised vaccines to gain entry into the country. Minister...
1.5 mln Umrah performers, worshippers visited Grand Mosque during first 10 days of Ramadan
MAKKAH, April 26 — The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques managed the entry and exit of nearly 1.5 million worshipers...
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to discuss quota for haj, umrah soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are expected to hold discussions on the haj and umrah quota soon, says Saudi Arabia Embassy’s...
Government to seek advice from NSC, MOh before sending umrah pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — In sending Malaysian umrah pilgrims to the Holy Land, the government will seek advice from the National Security Council (NSC)...
Saudi resumes umrah pilgrimage in Mecca after over 6-month halt
RIYADH, Oct 5 — Saudi Arabia resumed on Sunday the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca amid strict anti-coronavirus precautions after a hiatus of more than six...
Malaysia to get official info from Saudi Arabia on permission to perform umrah
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — Malaysia will get official information regarding permission to perform the umrah from the Saudi Arabian government, said Minister in the Prime...
Saudi Arabia to lift pandemic-linked travel ban Jan 1
RIYADH, Sept 14 — Saudi Arabia will lift a coronavirus-related travel ban at the beginning of the new year, reported Anadolu Agency, quoting Saudi’s official...
Postponement of haj done in best interest of Muslims, says Saudi ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Malaysia, Datuk Dr Mahmoud Hussien Saeed Qattan, said the decision by the Malaysian government...