Egypt approves 1448 Umrah rules with pilgrim ID cards, GPS buses
Egypt has approved new 1448 AH Umrah regulations requiring pilgrim ID cards, GPS tracking of buses inside Saudi Arabia, and stricter program length limits.
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Hajj 2027 health rules: meningococcal vaccine made mandatory
Saudi health authorities have confirmed the meningococcal ACYW vaccine as a mandatory entry requirement for Hajj 2027, alongside COVID-19, polio and routine immunisation guidance.
Saudi Arabia scraps Package D in Hajj 2027 service overhaul
Saudi Arabia is discontinuing Package D and making a bundled accommodation, transport and catering model mandatory for Hajj 2027, alongside compulsory staff training.
Indonesia warns 2027 Hajj costs may rise on Saudi taxes
An Indonesian lawmaker has warned that 2027 Hajj costs may rise due to higher Saudi taxes and prices, as parliament reviews the 2026 pilgrimage.
Pakistan's first four-year Hajj policy draws 308,000 sign-ups
More than 308,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj within three weeks of the launch of the country's first four-year pilgrimage policy covering 2027 to 2030.
Bangladesh sets Hajj 2027 roadmap with September sign-up deadline
Bangladesh has published its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking prospective pilgrims to register by September 26 and setting dates for visas, flights and service agreements.
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Makkah Health Cluster ready for Hajj with 10 hospitals and 82 health centers - Arab News
Makkah Health Cluster ready for Hajj with 10 hospitals and 82 health centers Arab News
Hajj, the National Mosque and the National Cathedral: Separating Faith, Fact and Public Money - Modern Ghana
Hajj, the National Mosque and the National Cathedral: Separating Faith, Fact and Public Money Modern Ghana
Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today - thenationalnews.com
Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today thenationalnews.com
2027 Hajj: Lagos seeks additional slots for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia - Blueprint Newspapers
2027 Hajj: Lagos seeks additional slots for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Blueprint Newspapers
Kaiser Hamid performs Umrah with daughter Karina’s passport - observerbd.com
Kaiser Hamid performs Umrah with daughter Karina’s passport observerbd.com
Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.