#Umrah (2)
National
How to Perform Umrah: Pillars, Requirements, and Obligatory Acts
Umrah has five pillars: ihram (intention), tawaf (7 circumambulations of the Kaaba), sa'i (7 trips between Safa and Marwah), tahallul (shaving or trimming hair), and performing them in sequence. Missing one pillar invalidates the umrah.
World
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Umrah: Indonesian Pilgrims on Edge
The Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on 10 October 2026 killed 13 people and wounded 309 others; Saudi authorities closed the airport until Saturday (17/10/2026) and several international flights were disrupted.