October 16, 2026
11:30 PM
Umrah
About Umrah
It is the greatest and most honorable spot on Earth, the first House established for mankind, the destination of hearts, and the Qibla of Muslims. Allah Almighty distinguished it with security through the supplication of our Master Ibrahim (peace be upon him). From its vicinity, the first message of Islam was launched, and a single prayer within it is equivalent to 100,000 prayers elsewhere. Therefore, while visiting the Grand Mosque for Umrah or prayer, a Muslim must remember that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), his companions, and the followers (Tabi'un) preceded him there. This necessitates that an individual embodies complete humility before Allah, serenity, tranquility, and dignity in this sacred place.
Umrah Calendar for International Umrah Performers – 1447 AH
25 Ramadan 1446 AH
25-Mar-25
Launch of the external-agent qualification service for the 1447 AH Umrah season via Nusuk platform – Umrah Path service
16 Shawwal 1446 AH
14-Apr-25
Signing of agreements between Umrah companies and international agents during the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2025
29 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1446 AH
27-May-25
Start of contracting for designing Umrah performer service packages
14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH
10-Jun-25
Start of issuing Umrah visas
15 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH
11-Jun-25
Start of receiving Umrah performers
1 Shawwal 1447 AH
20-Mar-26
Last date to issue Umrah visas
15 Shawwal 1447 AH
3-Apr-26
Final deadline for Umrah performers to enter the Kingdom
1 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1447 AH
18-Apr-26
Last date for Umrah performers to depart the Kingdom
1 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1447 AH
18-Apr-26
Last date for Umrah performers to depart the Kingdom
1 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1447 AH
18-Apr-26
Last date for Umrah performers to depart the Kingdom
Pillars of Umrah
Learn moreMawaqit:
Mawaqit is the plural of Miqat, which refers to a specific time or a designated deadline set for a particular matter. Allah Almighty says: "Indeed, the Day of Judgement is an appointed time (Miqat)." The term Miqat also applies to the specific geographical locations where an individual enters the state of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah. There are two types of Mawaqit: Temporal (Time-related) and Spatial (Location-related). Pilgrims or Umrah performers residing beyond these points and arriving by air must not bypass the Miqat (or the point parallel to it) without entering the state of Ihram. It is important to note that King Abdulaziz International Airport is neither a Miqat nor a place for entering Ihram.
Things to remember
View AllUmrah Services
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides a range of services to facilitate the performance of the rituals, aiming to serve the Guests of the Most Merciful with high efficiency and quality.
Umrah Package Booking Platforms
You can now book and purchase Umrah packages through accredited service providers, as well as approved national and international travel platforms. Integrated with the Nusuk platform, these platforms offer comprehensive Umrah booking services—including accommodation, transportation, and cultural enrichment experiences—enabling prospective pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet's Mosque to plan their journey in advance through a wide range of options and seamless steps.
