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Indian-origin New York teen and her mother among Americans missing in Nepal: Rashi wanted to do a solo Hindu pilgrimage

August 29, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

New York mother-daughter Rekha and Rashi are missing in Nepal. (Photo: CNN/Shekhar Agarwal) 54-year-old Rekha Shashidharan and her daughter 14-year-old Rashi Shashidharan, both from New York, are on the list of 90 Americans missing in the devasting landslide and flood in Nepal. Family members called every helpline number but there is no information about them … Read more

UK urges pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia before visas expire, warning overstays could result in huge fines World News

May 30, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

The British government has reminded British pilgrims returning from the Hajj to abide by Saudi visa regulations and leave the country within the time allowed.In a message released after the 2026 Hajj, the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia congratulated the pilgrims on completing the annual Islamic Hajj and wished them a safe journey.The embassy also … Read more

As the direction of the war hangs in the balance, pilgrims begin their pilgrimage

May 25, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

More than 1.5 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage in a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday in hopes of an end to the wars in the Middle East. As the direction of the war hangs in the balance, pilgrims begin their pilgrimage Pilgrims clad in white robes perform … Read more

With ice cream and giant fans, pilgrims battle sweltering heat

May 25, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

To escape the harsh sun, Inas Gamal abandoned ambitious plans to pray at Mecca’s Grand Mosque in the days leading up to the hajj and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room for daytime prayers. With ice cream and giant fans, pilgrims battle sweltering heat Despite traveling all the way from Egypt to … Read more

Explanation: Saudi Arabia launches new 90-day health insurance for overseas Hajj, Umrah pilgrims

February 17, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s what you must know about Saudi Arabia’s new health insurance policy As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages such as Hajj and Umrah, authorities Saudi Arabia Healthcare coverage for pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom is being enhanced. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can conduct … Read more

Saudi Arabia advances Hajj 2026 visas explained: Deadlines, vaccines, biometric rules, 8 things pilgrims need to know

February 12, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Going for Hajj in 2026? These new Saudi visa dates may affect your plans (representative image) Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially started issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH), with the process launching on February 8, 2026, several months ahead of the expected Hajj in late May 2026. This … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to start issuing Hajj 2026 visas from Sunday | World News

February 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Saudi Arabia will start issuing 2026 Hajj visas on February 8, four months ahead of schedule/Representative image Saudi authorities have begun preparations for the next Hajj in advance, opening up visa procedures months before pilgrims begin their journeys, a move aimed at tightening planning and easing pressure during the peak season.The Saudi Ministry of Hajj … Read more