Hajj 2026 Dates Confirmed: Arafah on May 26, Eid al-Adha on May 27
Hajj 2026 dates are confirmed: Dhul Hijjah begins May 18, pilgrims move to Mina on May 25, the Day of Arafah is May 26, and Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday May 27.
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Inside the World's Largest Automated Slaughterhouse: 800,000 Hajj Sacrifices Processed by AI
Saudi Arabia's Adahi facility - the world's largest automated slaughterhouse - is ready to process 800,000 Hajj sacrifices using AI, with meat distributed to 27 countries. Only sheep are being processed for 2026.
Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting Expected May 16-17: What It Means for Hajj 2026 Dates
The Dhul Hijjah moon sighting is expected May 16-17, with Pakistan's SUPARCO predicting Eid al-Adha on May 27. Official confirmation from Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court will determine all Hajj 2026 dates.
Saudi Arabia Activates Live Smart Transport System for Hajj 2026 with GPS-Tracked Buses and 24/7 Control Centres
Saudi Arabia has activated its live smart transport system for Hajj 2026, with 20,000+ GPS-tracked buses, the Haramain Railway, and 24/7 control centres managing pilgrim movement in real time.
34 Arrested in Hajj 2026 Crackdown: Forged Wristbands, Desert Crossings and Social Media Scams
Saudi forces arrested 34 people in Hajj 2026 enforcement operations including 18 caught forging Nusuk cards and wristbands, 5 attempting desert border crossings into Makkah, and 1 running social media scams.
6 Billion SAR and 60,000 Trees: The Massive Investment Transforming Hajj's Sacred Sites
Saudi Arabia has invested 6 billion SAR over four years to transform Hajj infrastructure: 7,800 bathrooms cutting waits by 75%, 200% more hospital capacity, 60,000 trees, and 400 misting fans at the Jamarat.
From Around the Web (Page 255 of 268)
Saudi Arabia: Hajj visa restricted to Jeddah, Medina, and Mecca; no work or residency permitted - Gulf News
Saudi Arabia: Hajj visa restricted to Jeddah, Medina, and Mecca; no work or residency permitted Gulf News
Hajj and Umrah Ministry in Final Preparations for Inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Hajj and Umrah Ministry in Final Preparations for Inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Haramain High Speed Railway Transports Over 1.3 Million Visitors and Umrah Performers via Regular Trips - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Haramain High Speed Railway Transports Over 1.3 Million Visitors and Umrah Performers via Regular Trips وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Opinion | I went to Mecca to find solace. I found acceptance. - The Washington Post
Opinion | I went to Mecca to find solace. I found acceptance. The Washington Post
Over 8 million perform Umrah so far this Ramadan - Saudi Gazette
Over 8 million perform Umrah so far this Ramadan Saudi Gazette
Ramadan 2024: Umrah bookings soar as UAE worshippers flock to Saudi’s Makkah, Madinah - Arabian Business
Ramadan 2024: Umrah bookings soar as UAE worshippers flock to Saudi’s Makkah, Madinah Arabian Business