On Monday 9 September 2019, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah announced to everyone's surprise the abolition of the €500 Umrah tax (Umrah Visa) which concerned people who had already made Umrah and wanted to make another within 3 years. Umrah tax (Umrah Visa), very good news for pilgrims The Minister, Dr. Mohammed Salih Bentin, has declared that the...Read More
Generally speaking, we don't really know what to take when we travel. And when it comes to an Umrah or a Hajj, the expression "just in case" is even more prevalent. This is even more the case if it's the first time you're going... Don't worry! The HARAMAIN VOYAGES team has put together a list to help you pack your omra as efficiently as possible... 2 important pieces of information to...Read More
It's a good idea for Muslims to know a little about the history of Allah's sacred house, the Kaaba, to which Muslims all over the world go to perform their daily prayers. To this end, the Haramain Voyages team has prepared an article on the history of the Kaaba and invites you to read it. Indeed, we believe that it could be of great benefit to future pilgrims. The resemblance to Baytoul...Read More