GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
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Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory in Hajj 2027 Reforms
Saudi Arabia has made staff training a prerequisite for Hajj visas and permits in 2027, alongside a mandatory integrated service model and a defined contracting timetable for providers.
Meningitis and Flu Vaccines Mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH Pilgrims
Saudi and national health authorities have restated that the quadrivalent meningitis vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine are mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH pilgrims, alongside medical fitness declarations.
Prophet's Mosque Library Opens Rare Manuscripts to Pilgrims
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts, 250 rare handwritten Qur'ans and extensive digitized collections.
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Saudi authorities arrest 10 transporters for smuggling illegal Hajj pilgrims into Makkah - | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Saudi authorities arrest 10 transporters for smuggling illegal Hajj pilgrims into Makkah | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Gov Sani commends Kaduna pilgrims in Makkah - Premium Times Nigeria
Gov Sani commends Kaduna pilgrims in Makkah Premium Times Nigeria
Uba Sani applauds pilgrims’ conduct in Saudi Arabia - The Guardian Nigeria News
Uba Sani applauds pilgrims’ conduct in Saudi Arabia The Guardian Nigeria News
Photos show Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage ends - The Killeen Daily Herald
Photos show Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage ends The Killeen Daily Herald
Makkah teams remove 16,000 tonnes of waste during Hajj - Arab News
Makkah teams remove 16,000 tonnes of waste during Hajj Arab News
Mamdani wears Arsenal thobe during Eid al-Adha celebrations
Mamdani wears Arsenal thobe during Eid al-Adha celebrations