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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 2:15 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Ministry of Health has published a free Hajj health guide in 8 languages covering heat prevention, respiratory infections, food safety, first aid, and advice for high-risk groups.
A study presented at the EGU General Assembly shows the 2024 Hajj breached human survivability limits for four hours. While Hajj 2026 will be cooler, the research warns of future risks from climate change.
A structured week-by-week preparation checklist for Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering documents, medical, packing, spiritual preparation, and key dates from now until the Hajj begins on May 25.
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.
Hajj faces extreme heat, safety challenges ahead of 2025 pilgrimage | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
For Pilgrims Traveling Unofficially, Performing the Hajj Can Be a Harrowing Journey New Lines Magazine
Deaths during Hajj: How the pilgrimage turned fatal NBC News
Why this year’s Hajj was so deadly Vox
More than 1,300 People Died During 2024 Hajj; Authorities Cite Intense Heat and Unauthorized Pilgrims as Factors ASIS
Pilgrim Deaths in Mecca Put Spotlight on Underbelly of Hajj Industry (Published 2024) The New York Times