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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 5:49 AM (Saudi time)
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.
Over 5.7 million Indonesians face a 26-year wait for Hajj despite holding the world's largest quota of 221,000 places. Indonesia has reduced 2026 costs by $120 per pilgrim while exploring queue reform.
Hajj and Umrah Ministry issues step-by-step visit guide for pilgrims in 16 languages Gulf News
Hajj Ministry issues' Umrah and Visit Guide' in 16 languages Saudi Gazette
Comprehensive Safety Plan for Ramadan 2026 Umrah Season Unveiled خبرگزاری بین المللی قرآن
Interior Ministry Releases Security and Safety Guide for Umrah Season in Ramadan وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Ramadan 2026: Saudi Arabia announces new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims Gulf News
Saudi Arabia Announces Major Breakthrough for Pilgrims by Enforcing Comprehensive Ninety-Day Health Insurance Coverage Linked Directly to Hajj and Umrah Visas Travel And Tour World