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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 8:27 PM (Saudi time)
Nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia as direct Jeddah flights begin May 4. A global overview of arrivals from Indonesia, India, Iraq, Sudan, and Nigeria ahead of the expected May 25-30 Hajj dates.
A step-by-step guide to booking a Rawdah visit in Madinah through the Nusuk app during Hajj 2026, including tips for securing a slot, women's hours, and etiquette inside the sacred space.
Saudi Arabia has deployed 22,000 municipal workers, 33,000 buses, mobile labs, and the world's largest road survey fleet for Hajj 2026, alongside a first-ever cybersecurity drill protecting digital infrastructure.
A comprehensive guide to the Day of Arafah during Hajj 2026 - the most important day of the pilgrimage. Covers timing, duas, spiritual significance, and practical tips to maximise worship.
A practical emergency guide for pilgrims separated from their group during Hajj 2026, covering immediate steps, prevention, available help resources, and what to do if you lose your passport.
A practical packing guide for first-time Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering the essential items veterans swear by - from UV umbrellas and power banks to blister prevention and the triple-copy document rule.
Makkah Entry Permit 2026 Explained: Who Needs It, Who Is Exempt, and How to Avoid Being Turned Back Wego Travel Blog
Man arrested in Makkah after posting fake ads for Hajj permits on social media Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia to slap SR100,000 fine on those who facilitate visit visa holders to perform Hajj illegally Saudi Gazette
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims ET TravelWorld
Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Penalties for Hajj Without Permit Arab Times Kuwait News
Minister Al-Rabiah briefs Makkah Deputy Emir on Hajj preparations Saudi Gazette