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hajj 24 Apr 2026

Hajj 2026 Dates: Arafah Day Expected May 26, Eid Al Adha May 27

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.

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hajj 23 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia Enforces Strict Penalties for Unauthorised Hajj 2026

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.

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hajj 23 Apr 2026

Hajj 2026 Proceeds as US-Iran Ceasefire Enters Uncertain Phase

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.

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hajj 23 Apr 2026

First International Pilgrims Land in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026

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.

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hajj 20 Apr 2026

Hajj 2026 Proceeds Despite US-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

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.

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hajj 20 Apr 2026

Nusuk Card Now Mandatory for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has made the Nusuk smart card mandatory for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, combining personal, medical, and accommodation data. The Nusuk app has surpassed 51 million users with over 130 digital services.

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