Currently, the Saudi border is closed until further notice. Hajj this year will be available only for residents. We have no information of when will Umrah start again. It was announced today and that Umrah will be stopped for people on Umrah visas and tourist visas for those who want to visit the two Holy cities of Makkah and Medinah. Here is the announcement from the Ministry of …
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Can You Get an Umrah Visa After Ramadan 2020?
After many years, the question of "Can I go for Umrah After Ramadan" is always a regular one. Now with the tourist visa available to some 49 countries for Saudi Arabia things have changed dramatically when it comes going for Umrah after Ramadan and before or after Hajj. When Can you do Umrah It is important to distinguish two things when we talk about when can you go for …
How to use the Train from Makkah to Medinah (Updated 2020)
The new high-speed Haramain train is on. Here is how to use the train from Makkah to Medinah and vice versa and other general information before you board! First I have to say I am super excited because train travel is my actual favourite way to explore a country. There are few options for you to get from Makkah to Medinah for Umrah and we cover all of them …
Here Are The Best Hotels in Makkah For Umrah
The best hotels in Makkah to book for a good price can be challenging. Makkah is one of the most valuable real estates in the world and as such finding cheap hotels near the Haram is a challenge. Thankfully recent competition has made it a little more affordable to actually be closer to the action without paying the old £1000 per night fees that were the norm before. Now you can find some …
Here is the Best Time to Book Your Umrah For Maximum Savings
The most frequently asked question for many people is “When is the best time to book Your own DIY Umrah”. The funny part however for many people (and I mean thousands) is that they always leave it last minute to decide and overpay by thousands of pounds. As the authority in DIY Umrah and the person who started the movement almost five years ago, I have spoken to thousands of people and I …
The Ultimate Guide on How to Do a DIY Umrah; (Do-It-Yourself) Umrah
Here is an easy guide on how to do a DIY Umrah on your own. Do-it-Yourself Umrah is becoming extremely popular and there are so many ways you plan and save when planning an Umrah on your own. For the past four years I have helped thousands of readers go for Umrah doing a DIY Umrah by helping them understand the Umrah visa fees, the Umrah visa procedures, the planning and organising of an …