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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 12:52 PM (Saudi time)
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.
The Nusuk card is a mandatory smart ID for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, required for access to holy sites, transport, medical services, and accommodation. Available in physical and digital formats via the Nusuk app.
More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, officials say PBS
At least 1,300 hajj pilgrims died during extreme heat, Saudi Arabia says The Guardian
What's behind deaths at this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia? BBC
Over 1000 haj pilgrims die in extreme heat in Mecca Vatican News
Mecca sees over 1,000 deaths during the Hajj, a pilgrimage threatened by climate change Le Monde.fr
Journey to Mecca: Scenes from the Haj pilgrimage Reuters