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Last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 7:10 PM (Saudi time)
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to performing Tawaf at Hajj 2026: starting at the Black Stone, the seven circuits, Idtiba and Raml rules, the Hateem, Yemeni Corner, prayer after Tawaf, the Multazam, and practical crowd tips.
A complete step-by-step guide to Ihram for Hajj 2026: clothing rules for men and women, how to enter the sacred state, the full list of prohibitions, penalties for violations, and practical preparation tips.
Saudi Tourism Minister inspects Hajj 2026 facilities as 566,000 new beds are added to Makkah through a new temporary licensing system. New hospitality rules require all providers to obtain official approval.
A comprehensive accessibility guide for elderly and disabled pilgrims performing Hajj 2026: free wheelchairs, electric carts, proxy Hajj rulings, over-65 requirements, and practical tips for limited mobility.
A guide to Zamzam water for Hajj 2026: its 4,000-year history from Hajar's desperate search, where to find it in the Haram, how to take it home (5L bottle per pilgrim), the Sunnah of drinking it, and its geological uniqueness.
Over 50,000 international pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026 from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with the arrival phase continuing through May 21 across 12,000+ flights.
Stoning Of The Devil: All you need to know about this sacred Hajj ritual in Makkah Indulgexpress
Saudi authorities arrest 10 transporters for smuggling illegal Hajj pilgrims into Makkah | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Gov Sani commends Kaduna pilgrims in Makkah Premium Times Nigeria
Uba Sani applauds pilgrims’ conduct in Saudi Arabia The Guardian Nigeria News
Photos show Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage ends The Killeen Daily Herald
Makkah teams remove 16,000 tonnes of waste during Hajj Arab News