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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 PM (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.
Photos: One million Muslims start Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca Al Jazeera
Muslim pilgrims flock to Makkah for first post-pandemic Hajj Middle East Monitor
Hajj 2022: dates, packages, Covid rules and all you need to know The National
Ivory Coast President visits Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Arab News
British Umrah pilgrim expresses joy at returning for Ramadan post pandemic Arab News
Hajj 2021: How the pilgrim routes to Makkah and Madinah evolved over the centuries Arab News