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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.
2026 Hajj: Kano pilgrims’ journey turns fatal as mother, son die in autocrash The Guardian Nigeria News
Hajj 2026 entry rules tightened, Saudi Arabia issues warning: Visit visas no longer valid for MSN
Hajj 2026 entry rules tightened, Saudi Arabia issues warning: Visit visas no longer valid for MSN
2026 Hajj: Keyamo meets Saudi Arabia counterpart, proposes review of BASA The Nation Newspaper
2026 Hajj: Keyamo meets Saudi Arabia counterpart, proposes review of BASA The Nation Newspaper
Hajj 2026: New Rules and Restrictions Introduced in Saudi Arabia Азия-Плюс