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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 6:24 PM (Saudi time)
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.
The 10 most common mistakes first-time Hajj pilgrims make, from leaving Arafah early to Ihram violations and excessive photography, with practical prevention tips for each.
A practical guide to life inside Mina's 100,000-tent city during Hajj 2026, covering accommodation, daily routine, the stoning schedule, survival tips, and making the most of the spiritual opportunity.
Nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia as direct Jeddah flights begin May 4. A global overview of arrivals from Indonesia, India, Iraq, Sudan, and Nigeria ahead of the expected May 25-30 Hajj dates.
Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj travel route on horseback from Andalusia to Saudi Arabia The Independent
2 million Muslims ‘stone the devil’ as Hajj continues in Mecca | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia The New York Times
Saudi Arabia Bans Over 250,000 People From Mecca During Hajj Pilgrimage Newsweek
Muslims make their way to Mina during hajj pilgrimage from the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia Reuters
Millions of Muslims gather for Hajj: See the 2025 pilgrimage to Mecca USA Today