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.
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Hajj 2026: Amid faith, tears and hope Kashmir’s first batch of pilgrims leaves for holy sojourn - Greater Kashmir
Hajj 2026: Amid faith, tears and hope Kashmir’s first batch of pilgrims leaves for holy sojourn Greater Kashmir
Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route scheme hailed as pilgrimage departures begin - The Vibes
Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route scheme hailed as pilgrimage departures begin The Vibes
Inside the 10 routes carrying Hajj pilgrims to Makkah - MSN
Inside the 10 routes carrying Hajj pilgrims to Makkah MSN
Saudi Arabia Hajj 2026: Ministry warns pilgrims must obtain permit or face penalties - Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia Hajj 2026: Ministry warns pilgrims must obtain permit or face penalties Arabian Business
"Route to Makkah" initiative launched at Dhaka Airport for Hajj pilgrims - The Bangladesh Monitor
"Route to Makkah" initiative launched at Dhaka Airport for Hajj pilgrims The Bangladesh Monitor
Asia's Muslims keep faith with Mecca pilgrimage despite Iran war fears - Nikkei Asia
Asia's Muslims keep faith with Mecca pilgrimage despite Iran war fears Nikkei Asia