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360,000 Umrah pilgrims to benefit from upgraded Tahallul service during Ramadan

Saudi Gazette 24 Feb 2026
RIYADH — As part of its ongoing efforts to improve services for pilgrims, ... To date, it has served over two million beneficiaries, with a monthly average of 210,000 pilgrims and daily average of 7000.
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Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for overseas pilgrims

The Times of India 24 Feb 2026
Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital guide for international pilgrims performing Umrah ... .
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U.S. visitors’ office saw big uptick in serving pilgrims during 2025

Catholic Standard 24 Feb 2026
The Jubilee Year, the death of Pope Francis and the unexpected election of a U.S. pope boosted the number of U.S ... 7 ... But for Pope Leo’s first audience, more than 1,800 came, and since then pilgrims have continued to come in larger numbers than ever.”.
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Saudi Arabia opens registration for domestic pilgrims for Hajj 2026

Saudi Gazette 24 Feb 2026
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the opening of registration for domestic pilgrims to perform Hajj this year from Monday, February 23 (Ramadan 6) ... If seats remain available, booking will be opened to other eligible applicants ... ....
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Thousands of pilgrims visit remains of St Francis

Vincennes Sun-Commercial 23 Feb 2026
A long line of pilgrims and visitors snaked outside the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy on Sunday as his remains went on public display for the first time ... .
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Saudi Arabia launches Umrah guide in 16 languages for international pilgrims

Gulf News 23 Feb 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a comprehensive digital guide translated into 16 languages to assist international pilgrims and visitors performing Umrah.The initiative ...
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Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for pilgrims

Madhyamam 23 Feb 2026
It also sets out organisational and behavioural guidelines aimed at maintaining orderly operations.The ministry said the guide is part of efforts to improve service delivery and expand digital access for pilgrims.
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Haj pilgrims screening, vaccination to be completed by March 28 in Bengaluru

Deccan Herald 23 Feb 2026
<p>The Health Department has directed that vaccination and medical screening of pilgrims undertaking Haj be completed by March ...
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Planning umrah? Saudi Arabia launches visit guide for global pilgrims in 16 languages

The Times of India 23 Feb 2026
By removing language barriers, the ministry aims to raise awareness, reduce confusion, and enable pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind ... of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims.
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Saudi Grand Mosque expansion improves pilgrims' experience, access for millions

Khaleejtimes 23 Feb 2026
... priority to serve pilgrims and preserve the sanctity and dignity of worship at Islam’s holiest site. Inputs from SPAMakkah completes preparations as Umrah pilgrims to increase in RamadanRamadan rush.
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