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Dernière mise à jour : 24 Oct 2026, 9:42 AM (heure saoudienne)
India deploys 175,025 pilgrims for Hajj 2026 from 17 embarkation points with new Hajj Suvidha App, smart wristbands, a short-duration option, enhanced insurance of Rs 625,000, and Haramain train access for 60,000 pilgrims.
Indonesia leads the world with a 221,000 Hajj quota for 2026, followed by Pakistan (180,000) and India (175,000). Nigeria's quota was cut 30% to 66,910 for underutilisation. Indonesia's average wait is 26.4 years.
With temperatures exceeding 45C, Hajj 2026 demands serious heat preparation. Saudi Arabia deploys 155,000-tonne cooling, 32,000 health workers, and smart wristbands, but pilgrims must hydrate, use umbrellas, and know heat stroke warning signs.
Pakistan launches 468-flight Hajj 2026 airlift for 119,000+ pilgrims from 8 cities. Road to Makkah initiative expands to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, benefiting 95,000 pilgrims.
Hajj 2026 deploys unprecedented technology: mandatory Nusuk smart cards, GPS-enabled health-monitoring wristbands, AI crowd management, and a 51-million-user app with 130+ digital services.
Indonesia launches Hajj 2026 with 391 pilgrims in the first batch, deploying 548 flights to transport its 221,000-strong quota - the largest of any country. Average waiting time stands at 26.4 years.
Makkah development drives economic transformation Arab News
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world CNN
Wadi Al-Usaylah reveals traces of early Islamic pilgrimage routes Arab News
Umm Al-Qura University hosts 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research Arab News
Umrah pilgrims surpass 11.2 million in Q4 2025 Saudi Gazette
EgyptAir Operates 205 Umrah Return Flights From Makkah & Madinah CairoScene