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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 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.
Hajj 2026: All arrangements completed for airlift 2, May- Enabo, Kebbi Pilgrims Agency Chairman Apex News Exclusive
New Makkah airport could let pilgrims fly directly to Islam's holiest city Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
Tracking Kashmiris abroad: Modi govt deputes IIOJK police to Saudi Arabia for Hajj Kashmir Media Service
Hajj: S/Arabia Plans New Airport In Makkah Daily Trust
Saudi Arabia Sets to Redefine Pilgrim Travel Forever with New Makkah Airport and Ultra-Modern Metro System, A Bold Vision for the Future of Religious Tourism Travel And Tour World
How to plan your Hajj 2026 journey, from registration and health to spiritual readiness Gulf News