Umrah
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Ramadan 2026: Why performing Umrah during the holy month is so special
Spirituality | Feb 19, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTRamadan 2026 brings a spiritually powerful opportunity for believers performing Umrah. Discover the significance, rewards and deeper meaning of undertaking the minor pilgrimage during the fasting month.
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Mecca-Madinah accident: 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims killed, 24/7 control room activated | Key points
World | Nov 17, 2025, 02:19 PM ISTMecca-Madinah bus accident: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving Indian Umrah pilgrims. In an X post, PM Modi said that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance.
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Saudi Mecca-Madinah bus accident: 46 Indian Umrah pilgrims onboard, 18 from one family killed
World | Nov 17, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTThe crash caused severe casualties and injuries, with rescue operations underway. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah has opened a 24x7 helpline, and EAM S Jaishankar said the government is providing full support.
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45 Indian Umrah pilgrims killed in bus accident in Saudi Arabia: What is Umrah, how is it performed?
World | Nov 17, 2025, 12:28 PM ISTUmrah is an act of worship in which Muslims travel to the holy city of Mecca, home to the revered Kaaba -- the spiritual centre of Islamic faith and the direction of prayer. During this pilgrimage, believers perform a series of prescribed rituals that hold deep religious and emotional significance.
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Big embarrassment for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia warns Islamabad to 'stop sending beggars'
World | Sep 25, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTPakistani beggars travel to the Middle East under the guise of ziarat (pilgrimage) and are also involved in pickpocketing activities. Saudi authorities warned Islamabad that if the situation is not controlled, it could negatively affect Pakistani Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.
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FACT CHECK: False claims connect Indonesian pilgrims at Mecca to Ram Temple inauguration
Fact Check | Feb 06, 2024, 03:05 PM ISTA viral video falsely claimed to show Hindu pilgrims celebrating the inauguration of the Ram temple at Mecca's Kaaba. However, India TV's Fact Check team debunked claims, confirming that the video depicted Indonesian pilgrims at the Kaaba during Umrah, not Hindus celebrating Ram temple inauguration.
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Pakistan: 16 'beggars' on way to Saudi Arabia disguised as pilgrims offloaded from flight, arrested
World | Oct 01, 2023, 02:43 PM ISTSaudi Arabia has raised concerns with Islamabad over rising numbers of Pakistan nationals involved in begging or pickpocketing there. Most of these people travel illegally to Saudi Arabia disguised as pilgrims.
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Viral: After Shah Rukh Khan, DJ Khaled and Mike Tyson perform Umrah in Mecca | PHOTOS
Celebrities | Dec 10, 2022, 06:07 PM ISTDJ Khaled, Mike Tyson and his father performed Umrah in Mecca. Before the trio, Shah Rukh Khan had performed spiritual worship.
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Shah Rukh Khan performs Umrah in Mecca: What is the significance of this Islamic pilgrimage
Entertainment | Dec 02, 2022, 05:26 PM ISTAfter completing the shoot of his film Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan performed Umrah in Mecca. Let's have a look at the religious significance of this Islamic pilgrimage.
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
World | Apr 06, 2021, 11:25 AM ISTThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced new terms and conditions for visitors and Umrah pilgrims in the wake of surging coronavirus cases.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends entry to Umrah pilgrimage
World | Feb 27, 2020, 08:12 AM ISTOver the escalating fear of coronavirus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia on Thursday issued a statement that entry for individuals planning to visit the country for the purpose of 'Umrah' (Pilgrimage) or for visiting Prophet's mosque in Medina.
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Riyadh restructures visa system, cancels fee for repeat Umrah
World | Oct 26, 2019, 10:15 AM ISTIn another major move, the Saudi cabinet has also cancelled its fee for repeating the Umrah pilgrimage.
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Afghanistan President visits Saudi Arabia
World | Oct 26, 2014, 08:49 AM ISTKabul: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai made his first overseas trip since taking office, fulfilling an election promise to undertake a religious pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.His office on Saturday said in a statement that Ghani
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At 90, Dilip Kumar heads for Umrah
Bollywood | Jan 02, 2013, 05:07 PM ISTMumbai, Jan 2: Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who turned 90 last month, will head to Saudi Arabia Wednesday evening to perform Umrah with wife Saira Banu. The couple will be accompanied by a few relatives."Allah
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Mike Tyson In Saudi Arabia To Perform Umrah
World | Jul 05, 2010, 09:44 PM ISTEDDAH: Former boxing champion Mike Tyson, who converted to Islam while in jail in the 1990s, is visiting the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina on pilgrimage.Tyson, who was world heavyweight champion from 1986