Hajj 2025 Update: What You Need to Know Today, March 7, 2025

As of today, March 7, 2025, here’s the latest update on Hajj and Umrah based on available information:

Hajj 2025

Hajj 2025 (1446 AH) is expected to take place from approximately June 4 to June 9, 2025, based on the Gregorian calendar, though these dates are subject to the sighting of the moon. Registration for Saudi citizens and residents opened on February 8, 2025, via the Nusuk app or platform, allowing pilgrims to update health details, add companions, and submit Mahram exemption requests if needed. For international pilgrims, booking began in early February through the Nusuk Hajj platform, with custom packages for 104 countries starting February 9, 2025, and general packages for 126 countries opening on February 14, 2025.

Requirements include a valid national card or residency permit until Dhul Hijjah 10, good health (free from acute, contagious, or chronic diseases), and mandatory vaccinations for meningitis and seasonal flu. An advance booking is required, and pilgrims must adhere to health guidelines and transportation schedules. Official health requirements from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health for Hajj 1446 AH have not yet been fully released, so further updates are expected closer to the date.

Umrah 2025

The Umrah season for 2025 is ongoing but will pause before Hajj begins. The last date for Umrah visa holders to enter Saudi Arabia is April 13, 2025, and they must exit by April 27, 2025, as Umrah typically closes about a month before Hajj to prepare for the larger pilgrimage. The new Umrah season (1447 AH) is expected to resume around June 26 or 27, 2025 (Muharram 1, 1447), after Hajj concludes.

Recent policy updates include the Saudi General Civil Aviation Authority reversing the meningitis vaccination requirement for Umrah, though other vaccinations remain mandatory for public health. Pilgrims are advised to book slots via the Nusuk or Tawakkalna apps and perform Umrah only once per season to allow others the opportunity. Women can perform Umrah without a Mahram, and attire must be loose and cover the entire body, with no decorative elements.

Current Status (March 7, 2025)

• Hajj: Preparations are underway, with registrations and bookings active. No major disruptions reported today, but it’s still early in the planning phase.
• Umrah: Ongoing with no specific interruptions noted today. However, pilgrims planning for late April must note the upcoming closure.

For the most current details, especially on health regulations or last-minute changes, check the official Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announcements or the Nusuk platform, as updates can shift based on real-time conditions or policies.