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Last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 1:33 AM (Saudi time)
A complete step-by-step guide to Ihram for Hajj 2026: clothing rules for men and women, how to enter the sacred state, the full list of prohibitions, penalties for violations, and practical preparation tips.
A comprehensive accessibility guide for elderly and disabled pilgrims performing Hajj 2026: free wheelchairs, electric carts, proxy Hajj rulings, over-65 requirements, and practical tips for limited mobility.
Over 50,000 international pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026 from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with the arrival phase continuing through May 21 across 12,000+ flights.
Iraqi pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia overland via Jadidat Arar, tracing the path of the ancient Darb Zubaydah - a 1,400 km Hajj route built over 1,000 years ago under Abbasid patronage and now a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
A spiritual preparation guide for Hajj 2026 with four weeks to go: settle debts, write your will, increase worship, learn the rituals, purify your intention, and the final night dua before departure.
A spiritual guide to the Day of Arafah for Hajj 2026 (expected May 26): the best Prophetic supplication, how to structure the afternoon, preparing your dua list, and making the most of the pinnacle of Hajj.
Ice cream, giant fans, umbrellas: Hajj pilgrims battle Makkah's extreme heat Khaleej Times
Hajj 2026 kicks off, Saudi Arabia focuses on safety and logistics optimization also thanks to AI Agenzia Nova
Saudi Arabia Activates AI Operations Centres for Hajj CairoScene
Hajj 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia as millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah en.bd-pratidin.com
Hajj 2026 Begins Amid Scorching Heat and Regional Tensions The Indian Awaaz
Millions gather in Mecca for Hajj despite security concerns France 24