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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 PM (Saudi time)
A structured week-by-week preparation checklist for Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering documents, medical, packing, spiritual preparation, and key dates from now until the Hajj begins on May 25.
A complete practical guide to performing Tawaf at the Ka'bah during Hajj 2026, covering the seven circuits, dua, Black Stone etiquette, crowd management, and common mistakes to avoid.
Saudi police arrested suspects with forged Hajj permits as the Interior Ministry confirms penalties of up to 7 years prison and 5 million SAR for Hajj fraud operations. Translated from Arabic sources.
Saudi Arabia has expanded shading and cooling at Mount Arafat to five times its previous size for Hajj 2026, covering 272,000 square metres with canopies, misting fans, and cooling units after the 2024 heat crisis.
A complete step-by-step guide to the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj 2026, covering the schedule, technique, crowd management, the multi-billion riyal Jamarat Bridge, and safety rules.
The US State Department has advised Americans to reconsider Hajj 2026 participation due to regional security concerns from US-Iran tensions. Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj proceeds as planned with full operational readiness.
Interior Ministry Says SAR20,000 Fine for Unauthorized Access to Makkah during Hajj وكالة الأنباء السعودية
2026 Hajj: First batches of pilgrims from Turkiye, Pakistan arrive Saudi Arabia Tribune Online
Hajj Ministry asserts no entry to Makkah without an official Hajj permit Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia: All visit visas barred from Hajj access Gulf News
Pakistan launches Hajj flights as Lahore sends first ‘Makkah Route’ pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Arab News
Saudia launches first Hajj flight from Dhaka; ‘Makkah Route’ eases pilgrims’ journey The Bangladesh Monitor