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hajj 5d ago

[UPDATED] Saudi Arabia Sets Minimum Age of 15 for Hajj 2026 Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has introduced a minimum age of 15 for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, effective May 3. Full refunds are assured for affected bookings.

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hajj 6d ago

Life After Hajj: How to Keep the Spiritual Change Alive

A spiritual guide to maintaining the transformation of Hajj after returning home: seven daily habits (prayer, Quran, charity, righteous company, abandoning sins, istighfar), signs of an accepted Hajj, and the Prophetic duas for the returning pilgrim.

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hajj 6d ago

Staying Connected: Mobile Data, eSIMs, and Free SIM Cards for Hajj 2026

A practical guide to mobile connectivity for Hajj 2026: free SIM cards for Pakistan and India pilgrims, eSIM recommendations, coverage at each holy site, data needs (5-20GB), essential apps, and battery-saving tips.

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hajj 30 Apr 2026

Hajj and Menstruation: What Women Need to Know for 2026

A complete guide to menstruation during Hajj 2026: what women can and cannot do, the Tawaf al-Ifadah vs Tawaf al-Wada' distinction, Sa'i rulings across the four madhabs, period delay medication, and practical tips.

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hajj 30 Apr 2026

What to Eat During Hajj: A Practical Food and Nutrition Guide

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.

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hajj 30 Apr 2026

Luggage-Free Hajj: Saudi Arabia's New Service Delivers Bags to Your Door

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.

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