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Last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 7:10 PM (Saudi time)
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.
Hajj 2026 Day of Arafah is expected on May 26, with Eid Al Adha on May 27, based on astronomical calculations. Final dates depend on official Saudi moon sighting around May 17.
Saudi Arabia enforces fines up to SAR 100,000 for Hajj facilitators and SAR 20,000 for unauthorised pilgrims, plus deportation and 10-year entry bans, targeting informal networks enabling illegal participation.
Hajj 2026 proceeds as scheduled despite the expiry of the US-Iran ceasefire. Saudi Arabia confirms advanced security with 1.8 million pilgrims expected. Trump indicates truce extension but no formal deal confirmed.
First Hajj 2026 pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 18 from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia, with 3.1 million seats allocated across 12,000+ flights.
Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026 will proceed as scheduled despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire expiring as the first pilgrims arrive. Makkah and Madinah remain protected by advanced defence systems.
Hajj Pilgrims Offer Prayers on the Wall of the Kaaba Door Tempo.co English
Over 39,000 volunteers ensure successful Hajj 2026 operations Arab News
NAHCON boss hails journalists over coverage of 2026 hajj Peoples Gazette Nigeria
From Cave Hira to Holy Quran Museum, five historic places to visit in Makkah beyond Hajj and Umrah MSN
Pilgrims Advised To Remain Prayerful As Hajj Ends LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Saudi Arabia Wraps Up Safe and Smooth Hajj 2026 with Record Operational Success The Indian Awaaz