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.