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6/11/2025, 6:47:39 PM

Pilgrims aged 60 and above and those with disabilities can now use a dedicated shuttle service between Al-Masjid an-Nabawi’s Rawdah area and nearby parking gates. Read: https://tinyurl.com/shuttle-service-to-rawdah

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6/10/2025, 10:05:23 PM

The 1447 AH Umrah season begins on 11 June 2025 with international visas now available and Umrah permits issued digitally via the Nusuk app. Entry restrictions into Makkah have been lifted, restoring uninterrupted access to Masjid al-Haram. Read: https://tinyurl.com/umrah-season-1447

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5/13/2025, 2:33:17 PM

The Kaaba’s Kiswa will be lifted tonight, 13 May 2025, after Isha prayer as part of the Hajj 2025 preparations. The ceremony will be broadcast live, marking a traditional practice aimed at protecting the Kiswa during the busy pilgrimage season when millions of pilgrims perform Tawaf. Read: https://tinyurl.com/kaaba-kiswa-lifted-hajj-2025

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5/16/2025, 1:22:02 PM

Saudi Arabia has updated its Hajj regulations to allow citizens and residents to perform Hajj on behalf of someone else—known as Hajj Badal—without it affecting their own Hajj limit. Read: https://tinyurl.com/bdhxnx64

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5/12/2025, 3:29:37 PM

The Ghusl Kaaba ceremony, a revered tradition involving the cleansing of the Kaaba's interior, is scheduled for the 15th of Muharram 1447 AH, anticipated to fall on July 10 or 11, 2025, subject to moon sighting confirmations. Read: https://tinyurl.com/ghusl-kaaba-2025

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5/14/2025, 1:19:46 PM

Kiswa has been lifted, marking the start of Hajj 2025 (1446h). Alhamdullilah.

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5/15/2025, 11:53:17 AM

For Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia mandates that all pilgrims receive both the meningococcal (MenACWY) and seasonal influenza vaccines at least 10 days prior to travel, with health experts recommending vaccination 15 days in advance to ensure full immunity. Read: https://tinyurl.com/vaccines-mandatory-hajj-2025

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5/12/2025, 12:03:46 PM

The lower part of the Kaaba’s Kiswa is set to be lifted this week in preparation for Hajj 2025, following the usual practice to protect it from damage caused by frequent contact during Tawaf. This precaution ensures the preservation of the sacred cloth as pilgrims begin to arrive in large numbers for the annual pilgrimage. Read: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/kaaba-kiswa-lifted-hajj-2025/

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5/19/2025, 11:41:22 AM

Mashallah! Mataf of Masjid al Haram fills again with pilgrims after a brief gap due to Umrah permit closure. Now, you can see only Hajj 2025 pilgrims in the mataaf.