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Last updated: 4 May 2026, 5:35 PM (Saudi time)
260 Iranian pilgrims arrived in Madinah on April 25, the first of 30,000 expected under a Tehran-Riyadh agreement for Hajj 2026. The reduced quota (down from 87,550) reflects conflict-era logistics constraints.
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to performing Tawaf at Hajj 2026: starting at the Black Stone, the seven circuits, Idtiba and Raml rules, the Hateem, Yemeni Corner, prayer after Tawaf, the Multazam, and practical crowd tips.
A complete step-by-step guide to Ihram for Hajj 2026: clothing rules for men and women, how to enter the sacred state, the full list of prohibitions, penalties for violations, and practical preparation tips.
Saudi Tourism Minister inspects Hajj 2026 facilities as 566,000 new beds are added to Makkah through a new temporary licensing system. New hospitality rules require all providers to obtain official approval.
A comprehensive accessibility guide for elderly and disabled pilgrims performing Hajj 2026: free wheelchairs, electric carts, proxy Hajj rulings, over-65 requirements, and practical tips for limited mobility.
A guide to Zamzam water for Hajj 2026: its 4,000-year history from Hajar's desperate search, where to find it in the Haram, how to take it home (5L bottle per pilgrim), the Sunnah of drinking it, and its geological uniqueness.
Ghana Hajj advance team arrive in Saudi Arabia, begins ground inspections ahead of 2026 Pilgrimage Modern Ghana
Dedicated Lounges for Makkah Route Pilgrims Initiative by GACA to Streamline Hajj Travel in Saudi Arabia Travel And Tour World
From the blessed city of Prophet to sacred house of Allah: Pakistan’s Hajj mission advances | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Saudi Arabia Umrah deadlines Travel And Tour World
Hajj Permit Check 2026: How to Verify Your Permit to Perform Hajj Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Arabia Sets Final Umrah Entry and Exit Deadlines for 2026 as Hajj Season Transition Plans Intensify Under Government Regulations: New Update Travel And Tour World