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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 1:25 PM (Saudi time)
A spiritual guide to the Day of Arafah for Hajj 2026 (expected May 26): the best Prophetic supplication, how to structure the afternoon, preparing your dua list, and making the most of the pinnacle of Hajj.
A guide to the 10 most common mistakes pilgrims make during Hajj - from leaving Arafah early to neglecting hydration - with practical advice on how to avoid each one based on Islamic sources and pilgrim experience.
Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with kidney failure, advanced heart disease, COPD, severe neurological disorders, and cancer from Hajj 2026. Mandatory medical fitness certificates and vaccinations enforced, with deportation for non-compliance.
A comprehensive guide for UK pilgrims performing Hajj 2026: Nusuk booking, direct flights from Heathrow and Manchester, FCDO advisory, health requirements, package costs from GBP 5,000-25,000+, and essential checklist.
Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely on April 21 as Hajj arrivals continue. Iran seeks dialogue but tensions persist. Saudi security fully mobilised for 1.8 million pilgrims expected in late May.
A comprehensive packing checklist for women performing Hajj 2026, covering Ihram clothing, footwear, menstrual supplies, toiletries, medication, worship essentials, and practical items for the extreme May heat.
Egypt Joins India, Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Other Key Nations as Saudia Launches Hajj 2026 Travel Operations, Welcoming Pilgrims to Jeddah with Over One Million Seats and a Fleet of 160 Aircraft to Ensure Seamless Journey for Thousands Travel And Tour World
20,553 Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia; one pilgrim dies daily-sun.com
20,553 Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia; one pilgrim dies daily-sun.com
Two intending pilgrims die in Kano road accident ahead of 2026 Hajj The Guardian Nigeria News
Saudi Arabia Activates Hajj 2026 Airlift with Over One Million Seats as National Carrier Saudia Expands Capacity and Earns Global Service Recognition Travel And Tour World
Interior Ministry Announces Hajj 1447 AH Arrangements to Ensure Pilgrim Safety وكالة الأنباء السعودية