1,700 artefacts found at Al Juhfah, a historic Hajj miqat
Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has uncovered more than 1,700 artefacts at Miqat Al Juhfah, a historic Hajj station and miqat, offering new insight into early Islamic pilgrimage routes.
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Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has uncovered more than 1,700 artefacts at Miqat Al Juhfah, a historic Hajj station and miqat, offering new insight into early Islamic pilgrimage routes.
Over 340,000 Pakistanis have registered online to perform Hajj between 2027 and 2030 under the country's first multi-year pilgrimage framework, with most applicants choosing the government scheme.
Umrah pilgrims in 2026 must meet Saudi vaccination requirements, led by the mandatory meningococcal ACWY vaccine, with polio and yellow fever shots required for travellers from certain countries. Health advisers urge starting preparations six to eight weeks before travel.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released a digital Umrah and Visit Guide in sixteen languages on haj.gov.sa, offering step-by-step instructions, interactive maps and links to official services for pilgrims.
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