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hajj 7h ago

Makkah Route Initiative Pre-Cleared 388,694 Pilgrims in Hajj 1447

Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative pre-cleared 388,694 pilgrims across 10 countries for Hajj 1447, completing entry procedures in about 40 seconds before departure.

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umrah 19h ago

Umrah Season Reopens for 1448 AH With Nusuk-Only Permits

Saudi Arabia reopened the 1448 AH Umrah season on May 31, 2026, with Grand Mosque permits now issued only through the Nusuk app and a shorter 30-day visa entry window.

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hajj 19h ago

Saudi Arabia Scraps Hajj Package D in Three-Tier Overhaul for 2027

Saudi Arabia has eliminated the budget Package D for Hajj 2027 and consolidated offerings into three regulated tiers, making integrated accommodation, transport, and catering contracts mandatory for all operators.

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hajj Yesterday

Al-Mashaaer Metro Moves Over Two Million Pilgrims in Hajj 1447

Saudi Arabia Railways carried more than two million passengers on the fully electric Al-Mashaaer Metro between Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat during Hajj 1447 AH, replacing some 50,000 bus trips.

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makkah Yesterday

Kaaba Receives New Kiswa to Mark Start of 1448 AH

The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new kiswa on June 16 to mark the Hijri year 1448 AH, the work of about 150 craftsmen over 11 months using 47 pieces of black silk and gold-plated silver thread.

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hajj Yesterday

Bangladesh Sets September 26 Deadline for Hajj 2027 Registration

Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking prospective pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, and laying out a timeline that runs from a bilateral agreement in November to the pilgrimage itself in May 2027.

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