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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 5:11 PM (Saudi time)
A complete guide to menstruation during Hajj 2026: what women can and cannot do, the Tawaf al-Ifadah vs Tawaf al-Wada' distinction, Sa'i rulings across the four madhabs, period delay medication, and practical tips.
A practical food and nutrition guide for Hajj 2026: what to eat in Makkah and Mina, snacks to pack, a nutrition strategy for the Hajj days, special dietary needs, and the Sunnah of moderate eating.
Saudi Arabia launches a "Hajj Without Luggage" service for 2026, collecting bags in advance and delivering them to pilgrim accommodation. Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries participate, with 330,000 bags expected.
A warning guide on Hajj 2026 scams: fake operators, phishing Nusuk websites, substandard packages, and visa fraud. Red flags to watch for, how to book safely through official channels, and what to do if scammed.
A complete step-by-step guide to performing Sa'i between Safa and Marwah at Hajj 2026: when to perform it, the green marker rules, duas, wudu requirements across the four madhabs, and practical tips.
A practical guide to the Hajj sacrifice (Hady) for 2026: who must sacrifice, acceptable animals, timing, how to arrange it through operators or Saudi sacrifice banks, the fasting alternative, and the distribution of meat.
Photos of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca The Killeen Daily Herald
Photos of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca Idaho Press
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns The Cumberland Times-News
War risks, 48°C heat, Ebola fears: What makes Hajj 2026 so complicated and why Saudi Arabia is on high... Moneycontrol.com
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns AP News