Makkah

Says three schools of Islamic jurisprudence allow women to go on pilgrimage without male guardian

Party sources say PML-N supremo will hold meetings with high-ups, investors of the Kingdom

Fierce storms halt schools and affect pilgrims, but no casualties reported

Security forces ‘arrested a resident of Yemeni nationality for violating the regulations and instructions for Umrah’

Faithfuls can now touch and kiss the Black Stone – one of Islam's most revered relics

Saudi authorities say visitors must be fully vaccinated, wear masks on the premises

Authorities cancel curbs on fully vaccinated people at closed venues, gatherings, transportation, restaurants, cinemas

Hajj ministry officially allowed women of all ages to make pilgrimage without a male guardian

Permits can be obtained through the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps available on the Hajj ministry’s website

The man was reportedly chanting slogans of terrorist organisations; probe initiated