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Last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 12:26 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has expanded shading and cooling at Mount Arafat to five times its previous size for Hajj 2026, covering 272,000 square metres with canopies, misting fans, and cooling units after the 2024 heat crisis.
A complete step-by-step guide to the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj 2026, covering the schedule, technique, crowd management, the multi-billion riyal Jamarat Bridge, and safety rules.
The US State Department has advised Americans to reconsider Hajj 2026 participation due to regional security concerns from US-Iran tensions. Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj proceeds as planned with full operational readiness.
A practical guide to arranging the obligatory Hajj sacrifice (hady) for 2026, covering who must sacrifice, the three arrangement options, animal requirements, and what happens to the meat.
Flynas launches its largest Hajj operation, airlifting 147,000 pilgrims from 18 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe in 33 days as part of Saudi Arabia's 3.1 million-seat Hajj airlift.
A practical and spiritual guide to the night at Muzdalifah during Hajj - covering what to expect, what to do on arrival, who can leave early, survival tips, and the deeper meaning of sleeping under the open sky.
Saudi Arabia mobilizes massive Hajj security operation as pilgrim arrivals exceed 1.5 million Gulf News
SFDA chief reviews Makkah facilities ahead of Hajj 1447 AH | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions seMissourian
Hajj 2026 In Frames: Pilgrims Converge In Makkah ETV Bharat
Hajj 2026: All Roads Lead To Makkah As Thousands Converge In Saudi Arabia For Annual Pilgrimage ETV Bharat
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