Hajj 2026 Dates: Arafah Day Expected May 26, Eid Al Adha May 27
Hajj 2026 Day of Arafah is expected on May 26, with Eid Al Adha on May 27, based on astronomical calculations. Final dates depend on official Saudi moon sighting around May 17.
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Saudi Arabia Enforces Strict Penalties for Unauthorised Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia enforces fines up to SAR 100,000 for Hajj facilitators and SAR 20,000 for unauthorised pilgrims, plus deportation and 10-year entry bans, targeting informal networks enabling illegal participation.
Hajj 2026 Proceeds as US-Iran Ceasefire Enters Uncertain Phase
Hajj 2026 proceeds as scheduled despite the expiry of the US-Iran ceasefire. Saudi Arabia confirms advanced security with 1.8 million pilgrims expected. Trump indicates truce extension but no formal deal confirmed.
First International Pilgrims Land in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026
First Hajj 2026 pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 18 from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia, with 3.1 million seats allocated across 12,000+ flights.
Kiswa Raised and Ka'bah Maintenance Completed for Hajj 2026
Saudi authorities completed 47 hours of Ka'bah maintenance and raised the Kiswa on April 18 with a team of 34 craftsmen, alongside Maqam Ibrahim beautification and 230+ cameras at Miqat stations.
Crown Prince Orders Full Security Mobilisation for Hajj 2026
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered full mobilisation of security and operational plans for Hajj 2026, with new electronic monitoring, 230+ surveillance cameras, and mandatory Nusuk smart cards.
From Around the Web (Page 110 of 216)
Saudi Arabia Shuts Makkah to Unregulated Access: New Permit System Transforms Pilgrimage and Tourism Experience Amid Global Uncertainty and Rising Demand - Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia Shuts Makkah to Unregulated Access: New Permit System Transforms Pilgrimage and Tourism Experience Amid Global Uncertainty and Rising Demand Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia sets April 18 deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave - Aaj English TV
Saudi Arabia sets April 18 deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave Aaj English TV
Mecca entry restricted: Saudi Arabia bans expatriates without permit from April 13 - Gulf News
Mecca entry restricted: Saudi Arabia bans expatriates without permit from April 13 Gulf News
Saudi Arabia temporarily halts issuing Umrah visas, restricts entry to Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026 - Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia temporarily halts issuing Umrah visas, restricts entry to Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026 Khaleej Times
Expatriates without permit barred from entering Makkah for Hajj season - en.bd-pratidin.com
Expatriates without permit barred from entering Makkah for Hajj season en.bd-pratidin.com
Saudi Arabia launches electronic Makkah entry permits for 1447 AH Hajj - The Malaysian Reserve
Saudi Arabia launches electronic Makkah entry permits for 1447 AH Hajj The Malaysian Reserve