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umrah 17 Aug 2026

Hotter August prompts heat-safety guidance for Umrah pilgrims

Saudi forecasters expect a hotter-than-normal August with stronger winds and dust, prompting heat-safety guidance for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.

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hajj 17 Aug 2026

Hajj 2027: health and vaccination rules pilgrims must meet

Health and vaccination rules are central to Hajj 2027 eligibility, with meningococcal and influenza vaccines required and a health declaration confirming fitness to perform the rites.

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hajj 17 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia lets Pakistani-origin POC holders join 2027 Hajj quota

Saudi Arabia has approved the inclusion of Pakistan Origin Card holders in Pakistan's 2027 Hajj quota for the first time, reserving 1,792 places for them.

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umrah 17 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia welcomes over 931,000 Umrah pilgrims in 2026 surge

Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 931,500 Umrah pilgrims so far in 2026, a 22.5 percent rise on the same period last year, led by visitors from Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.

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saudi 17 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia sets SR100,000 fine for firms hiding overstaying pilgrims

Saudi Public Security has announced fines of up to SR100,000 for Hajj and Umrah firms that fail to report pilgrims who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorised stay.

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saudi 17 Aug 2026

Nusuk platform passes 51 million users as digital pilgrimage grows

The Nusuk platform has surpassed 51 million users worldwide and now uses AI to alert pilgrims when crowd density at the Grand Mosque and Rawdah is low.

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