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Last updated: 4 May 2026, 1:38 PM (Saudi time)
A practical food and nutrition guide for Hajj 2026: what to eat in Makkah and Mina, snacks to pack, a nutrition strategy for the Hajj days, special dietary needs, and the Sunnah of moderate eating.
Saudi Arabia launches a "Hajj Without Luggage" service for 2026, collecting bags in advance and delivering them to pilgrim accommodation. Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries participate, with 330,000 bags expected.
A warning guide on Hajj 2026 scams: fake operators, phishing Nusuk websites, substandard packages, and visa fraud. Red flags to watch for, how to book safely through official channels, and what to do if scammed.
A complete step-by-step guide to performing Sa'i between Safa and Marwah at Hajj 2026: when to perform it, the green marker rules, duas, wudu requirements across the four madhabs, and practical tips.
A practical guide to the Hajj sacrifice (Hady) for 2026: who must sacrifice, acceptable animals, timing, how to arrange it through operators or Saudi sacrifice banks, the fasting alternative, and the distribution of meat.
A practical guide to the night at Muzdalifah during Hajj 2026: combined prayers, pebble collection (49-70 needed), sleeping under the open sky, Fajr supplication, departure before sunrise, and what to pack.
Saudi Arabia removes 200,000 people from Mecca ahead of Hajj season—here's why Türkiye Today
Over a million Hajj pilgrims gather in Makkah amid soaring temperatures, tightened laws Khaleej Times
Mecca welcomes millions of pilgrims for Hajj amid sweltering heat | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
7 tips for Hajj travellers, from pilgrims who have done it before Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
Over 205,000 Pilgrims Without Hajj Permits Expelled from Mecca Morocco World News
Pilgrims gather in Makkah for hajj Kuwait Times