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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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 PM (Saudi time)
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
Saudi Arabia approves new Mecca airport to improve pilgrimage access Star Concord
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs strategic partnership with Bookme for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance markets.businessinsider.com
CelcomDigi Introduces 50-Day Unlimited Hajj Roaming Pass For 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage Pokde.Net
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs strategic partnership with Bookme for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance The Manila Times
Makkah Chamber Introduces Program to Train Bus Guides for Hajj Season وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Three deputy secretaries appointed as assistant seasonal Hajj officers Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)