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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.
Aviation Minister, Saudi Officials Review 2026 Hajj Airlift Agreements Voice of Nigeria
2026 Hajj: Kano pilgrims’ journey turns fatal as mother, son die in autocrash The Guardian Nigeria News
Hajj 2026 entry rules tightened, Saudi Arabia issues warning: Visit visas no longer valid for MSN
Hajj 2026 entry rules tightened, Saudi Arabia issues warning: Visit visas no longer valid for MSN
2026 Hajj: Keyamo meets Saudi Arabia counterpart, proposes review of BASA The Nation Newspaper
2026 Hajj: Keyamo meets Saudi Arabia counterpart, proposes review of BASA The Nation Newspaper