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Last updated: 9 Nov 2026, 9:32 AM (Saudi time)
Madinah officials reviewed operational readiness for the 1448 Umrah season while the Prophet's Mosque expanded digital services including real-time prayer-area monitoring, smart maps, and multilingual sermon translation.
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs says 84,000 intending pilgrims have paid Rs52.5bn in first instalments for Hajj 2027 through a new digital system, with the short package selling out on day one.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a design challenge inviting innovators to develop safer, more effective umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the sun.
Egypt has opened registration for the 2027 Hajj season through its official lottery and a separate track for members of civil society organisations, with tight eligibility rules and deadlines in late August.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has approved updated licensing, classification and inspection rules for pilgrim accommodation in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 2027 Hajj season.
The Haj Committee of India has named 6,864 applicants in its first Hajj 2027 waiting list, giving them until 30 August 2026 to pay Rs 1,52,300 and confirm their seats.
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.
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