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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 5:34 PM (Saudi time)
A practical food and nutrition guide for Hajj 2026: what to eat in Makkah and Mina, snacks to pack, a nutrition strategy for the Hajj days, special dietary needs, and the Sunnah of moderate eating.
Saudi Arabia launches a "Hajj Without Luggage" service for 2026, collecting bags in advance and delivering them to pilgrim accommodation. Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries participate, with 330,000 bags expected.
A warning guide on Hajj 2026 scams: fake operators, phishing Nusuk websites, substandard packages, and visa fraud. Red flags to watch for, how to book safely through official channels, and what to do if scammed.
A complete step-by-step guide to performing Sa'i between Safa and Marwah at Hajj 2026: when to perform it, the green marker rules, duas, wudu requirements across the four madhabs, and practical tips.
A practical guide to the Hajj sacrifice (Hady) for 2026: who must sacrifice, acceptable animals, timing, how to arrange it through operators or Saudi sacrifice banks, the fasting alternative, and the distribution of meat.
A practical guide to the night at Muzdalifah during Hajj 2026: combined prayers, pebble collection (49-70 needed), sleeping under the open sky, Fajr supplication, departure before sunrise, and what to pack.
1,600 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi after US-Iran conflict causes flight disruptions The Star
Weqaya Advises Umrah Performers, Prophet's Mosque Visitors on Preventing Respiratory Infections وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Daghestani pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia as Iran war intensifies OC Media
Saudi Arabia allocates 2,500 hotel rooms in Mecca for stranded GCC travellers Gulf News
33,000 health services provided to Umrah pilgrims during first 10 days of Ramadan Saudi Gazette
Middle East is heating up, the government ensures that the Hajj preparations continue to run VOI.id