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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 6:24 PM (Saudi time)
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.
Saudi Arabia deploys 500 free golf carts, smart health-monitoring wristbands, and 800-bed hospitals for elderly pilgrims at Hajj 2026, alongside Islamic concessions that ease their physical obligations.
10 Countries with Highest Hajj Pilgrimage Quota in the World Aviation A2Z
Saudi Arabia employs AI to accommodate Hajj pilgrims Anadolu Ajansı
Hot Weather, Gusty Winds Expected for Holy Sites during Hajj وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Swift Intervention Restores Sight of Egyptian Hajj Pilgrim in Makkah Asharq Al-Awsat | Explore World News Today
Makkah Police Arrest Two Kyrgyz Residents for Hajj Fraud Involving Visit Visa Holders وكالة الأنباء السعودية
The Rising Cost of Hajj From 2005 to 2025: From Pilgrimage to Privilege Amaliah