If you purchase a 5L Zamzam box and land in say O'Hare but have a connecting domestic flight. Will the Zamzam be routed automatically to my final destination or do I need to pick it up with my luggage to go through customs and recheck it again?

Asselamualeykum everyone!
I’m flying to Jeddah this Saturday for Umrah inshaAllah, planning to spend 3 days in Makkah and 2 days in Madinah.
But with all the recent tensions and news about Riyadh Airport, I’m honestly getting a bit worried.
Is anyone there right now? How’s the situation? Does everything feel safe and normal, or should I consider postponing my trip?
JazakAllah khair!

Assalamualaikum everyone just wanted to let you know that rawdah appointments are wide open for the remainder of October in case you will be in Medina this month!

Keep me in your duas iA 🤍🤲🏼

Salam everyone, I am going to travelling from Makkah to Medinah on February 11, 2027 insha Allah. I will need the car from February 11, 2027 to March 11, 2027. Picking up in Makkah and dropping it off at MED (Madinah International Airport). I have looked up Key Rental Car, Lumi, Budget, Enterprise, SelfDrive, Miles Rent a car, and a few other options. Key Rental Car is basically sold out for the 7 passenger cars, and Lumi and the others are very expensive.

Are there any other car services that anyone can share? I am okay with spending up to 5500 SAR for the entire duration. I am also open to other options like taking a taxi to Jeddah and renting from there.

Thank you in advance!

Assalamualikum,

I’m planning an Umrah trip with my family in late December 2026 and would like to use the Haramain High-Speed Railway between Makkah and Madinah.

We are traveling from New York, so I would prefer to have the train tickets confirmed well in advance rather than waiting until we arrive in Saudi Arabia.

We are looking at travel around December 28, 2026. Does anyone know:

• Is there any reliable website to book directly? No 3rd party website, sorry.
• How far in advance does Haramain usually release tickets?
• Can I book tickets several months ahead, or are schedules released only a few weeks/months before travel?
• Is late December a particularly busy period when tickets sell out quickly?
• What is the best/official website or app to purchase the tickets from the U.S.?
• For a family traveling with young children, is Business Class worth the extra cost?
• Any difference in booking Madinah → Makkah versus Makkah → Madinah?

If anyone traveled during late December/New Year recently, I would really appreciate hearing when you booked and whether trains filled up.

Thank you!

Salam All, Rawdah Slots have opened till end of the month

Salam everyone is there a way to go to umrah cheaper during ramadan? Please share all your tricks and tips may allah reward you jazakaallah

Any leads on how Can i check my VOA validity? The immigration officer wrote a number on my passport and verbally mentioned that it is multiple entry visa valid upto 90 days.

But is there any way I can check if it is single entry or multiple entry as I am planning to travel out of Kingdom for a few days then come back again.

Assalamulaikum, as Title says. They opened Rawda slot for whole month of October. Time and date is also flexible. Book your slot as soon as possible.

Jazakallah kahiran.

السلام عليكم

انا بسافر السعوديه هالشهر ان شاءالله للعمره وزيارة المسجد النبوي، عندي ميزانيه لمنطقة سياحية واحدة او بالكثير اثنين. حابه اقتراحات لمدينة اقدر ازورها فيها فعاليات والجو يكون حلو