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.
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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.
Ka'bah Maintenance Completed Ahead of Hajj 2026 Season
Saudi authorities have completed 4,700 man-hours of maintenance on the Ka'bah and Maqam Ibrahim, including marble restoration and expansion joint replacement, ahead of Hajj 2026.
Hajj 2026 Proceeds Despite US-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty
Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026 will proceed as scheduled despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire expiring as the first pilgrims arrive. Makkah and Madinah remain protected by advanced defence systems.
Nusuk Card Now Mandatory for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has made the Nusuk smart card mandatory for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, combining personal, medical, and accommodation data. The Nusuk app has surpassed 51 million users with over 130 digital services.
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Record-Breaking 13.5 Million Muslims Participate in Umrah Pilgrimage to Mecca in 2023 - The Media Line
Record-Breaking 13.5 Million Muslims Participate in Umrah Pilgrimage to Mecca in 2023 The Media Line
China makes it harder for its Muslim citizens to go to Mecca, or anywhere else - NPR
China makes it harder for its Muslim citizens to go to Mecca, or anywhere else NPR
British Nationals Can Now Perform Umrah Without The Need For a Visa - British Muslim Magazine
British Nationals Can Now Perform Umrah Without The Need For a Visa British Muslim Magazine
President arrives in Madinah after performing Hajj - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
President arrives in Madinah after performing Hajj Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
The road to Mecca is fraught with challenges – but there’s nothing like the hajj pilgrimage to turn hearts | Ali Hammoud - The Guardian
The road to Mecca is fraught with challenges – but there’s nothing like the hajj pilgrimage to turn hearts | Ali Hammoud The Guardian
Standing where Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon, 2 million Muslims perform Hajj - NPR
Standing where Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon, 2 million Muslims perform Hajj NPR