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saudi 18 Jun 2026

Day of Ashura Falls on June 25 as 1448 AH Begins

The Day of Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, is expected on June 25, 2026, as the Islamic year 1448 AH begins. Fasting it is a strongly recommended Sunnah that expiates the previous year's sins.

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hajj 18 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Booking and Contract Timeline

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the Hajj 2027 booking calendar, with priority accommodation reservations opening June 30 and service contracts through Masar Nusuk from July 29.

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umrah 18 Jun 2026

Umrah Entry Visa Validity Cut to 30 Days Under New Rules

Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to 30 days, while requiring verified Nusuk hotel bookings before a visa is issued.

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hajj 18 Jun 2026

GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.

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makkah 18 Jun 2026

Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.

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hajj 18 Jun 2026

Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom

Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.

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