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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 2:24 AM (Saudi time)
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.
Saudi Arabia has installed laser lights and 1,110 solar-powered ground markers along the Makkah-Madinah highway for Hajj 2026 to combat driver fatigue. Translated from Arabic sources.
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.
A step-by-step guide to booking a Rawdah visit in Madinah through the Nusuk app during Hajj 2026, including tips for securing a slot, women's hours, and etiquette inside the sacred space.
Saudi Arabia has deployed 22,000 municipal workers, 33,000 buses, mobile labs, and the world's largest road survey fleet for Hajj 2026, alongside a first-ever cybersecurity drill protecting digital infrastructure.
A comprehensive guide to the Day of Arafah during Hajj 2026 - the most important day of the pilgrimage. Covers timing, duas, spiritual significance, and practical tips to maximise worship.
All visa holders now eligible to perform Umrah: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Arab News
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia introduces seasonal licensing system for pilgrim accommodations timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Makkah, Madinah, and Saudi Arabia Set to Revolutionize Pilgrim Accommodation with New Seasonal Licensing for Hajj 2026 – Everything That Visitors Need to Know Travel And Tour World
Over 1.6 million renew registrations for 2026 Hajj in Türkiye | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
Ministry of Hajj launches new licensing system for Hajj pilgrims’ accommodation Saudi Gazette
Bangladesh reduces Hajj package fee after failure to fill quota Arab News