Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat
With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.
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Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season
Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.
Hajj 2027 Accommodation Reservations Open for Pilgrim Offices June 30
Saudi Arabia has set June 30, 2026 as the opening date for Hajj 2027 accommodation reservations and will require Hajj office staff to complete mandatory training before receiving visas, alongside a new three-tier integrated package system.
Free Luggage Storage Centers Open Across the Two Holy Mosques
The authority overseeing the Two Holy Mosques has opened five free luggage storage centers, four at the Grand Mosque and one at the Prophet's Mosque, accepting items up to 7 kilograms for up to four hours.
Saudi Health Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Sharing Shaving Tools
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has warned pilgrims not to share razors or blades during the head-shaving rite of tahallul, cautioning that reused tools can transmit hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
Nigeria Faces Tight Hajj 2027 Timeline Under New Saudi Calendar
Saudi Arabia's Hajj 2027 calendar sets a chain of firm deadlines from July 2026 onward, and civil society groups are urging NAHCON to open registration early to avoid recurring delays.
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Hajj 2026: Belmehdi attends annual reception hosted by Saudi Crown Prince
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Saudi Arabia supplies more than 712m essentials across Makkah and holy sites during Hajj - Arab News
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