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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 5:34 PM (Saudi time)
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 meteorologists confirm Hajj exits summer in 2026 and will remain in cooler months for 25 years. Late May temperatures of 38-43C are still serious but significantly below the 45-48C peak that caused 1,300+ deaths in 2024.
260 Iranian pilgrims arrived in Madinah on April 25, the first of 30,000 expected under a Tehran-Riyadh agreement for Hajj 2026. The reduced quota (down from 87,550) reflects conflict-era logistics constraints.
A person illegally sending citizens to Hajj in Namangan has been detained. Zamon
Passports Directorate starts issuing Makkah entry e-permits for Hajj 2026 MSN
Hajj 2026 logistics Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia Welcomes the Arrival of the First Batch of Hajj 2026 Landing in Madinah VOI.id
Saudi Arabia Welcomes the Arrival of the First Batch of Hajj 2026 Landing in Madinah VOI.id
Saudi Arabia Welcomes First Hajj 2026 Pilgrims: A Masterclass in Sacred Hospitality Travel And Tour World