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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 5:49 AM (Saudi time)
A complete practical guide to performing Tawaf at the Ka'bah during Hajj 2026, covering the seven circuits, dua, Black Stone etiquette, crowd management, and common mistakes to avoid.
Saudi police arrested suspects with forged Hajj permits as the Interior Ministry confirms penalties of up to 7 years prison and 5 million SAR for Hajj fraud operations. Translated from Arabic sources.
Saudi Arabia has expanded shading and cooling at Mount Arafat to five times its previous size for Hajj 2026, covering 272,000 square metres with canopies, misting fans, and cooling units after the 2024 heat crisis.
A complete step-by-step guide to the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj 2026, covering the schedule, technique, crowd management, the multi-billion riyal Jamarat Bridge, and safety rules.
A practical guide to arranging the obligatory Hajj sacrifice (hady) for 2026, covering who must sacrifice, the three arrangement options, animal requirements, and what happens to the meat.
A practical and spiritual guide to the night at Muzdalifah during Hajj - covering what to expect, what to do on arrival, who can leave early, survival tips, and the deeper meaning of sleeping under the open sky.
Hajj 2021: How the pilgrim routes to Makkah and Madinah evolved over the centuries Arab News
Hajj 2021: How the pilgrim routes to Makkah and Madinah evolved over the centuries Arab News
In Pictures: Hajj in Mecca during the COVID pandemic Al Jazeera
Saudi considers limiting hajj pilgrims amid coronavirus fears Middle East Monitor
This Pandemic Isn’t the First Time the Hajj Has Been Disrupted for Muslims Smithsonian Magazine
These Are the Strangest Journeys to Makkah for Hajj About Islam