China plans to facilitate travel for 1,000 Indian pilgrims to the Kailash Mansarovar yatra in Xizang, with the pilgrimage scheduled for June to August 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is being organised by India in coordination with the Government of China. Chinese officials hailed the resumption, framing it as a bridge of faith and friendship.
Saudi Arabia has tightened entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring people holding visit visas from accessing the holy cities and requiring official permits instead. Umrah visas are currently suspended. Authorities say the Hajj permit will be mandatory for entry to Mecca as Saudi moves to control crowds and improve safety during the pilgrimage season.
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