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Last updated: 4 May 2026, 1:39 AM (Saudi time)
A spiritual guide to the Day of Arafah for Hajj 2026 (expected May 26): the best Prophetic supplication, how to structure the afternoon, preparing your dua list, and making the most of the pinnacle of Hajj.
Saudi Arabia implements Green Hajj 2026 initiatives: recycling 50 tonnes of Ihram garments, converting food waste to fertiliser, processing 12,000 tonnes of slaughterhouse waste, and deploying animal health safeguards.
A guide to the 10 most common mistakes pilgrims make during Hajj - from leaving Arafah early to neglecting hydration - with practical advice on how to avoid each one based on Islamic sources and pilgrim experience.
Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with kidney failure, advanced heart disease, COPD, severe neurological disorders, and cancer from Hajj 2026. Mandatory medical fitness certificates and vaccinations enforced, with deportation for non-compliance.
Saudi Arabia deploys the Baseer AI platform and real-time colour-coded crowd tracking at the Grand Mosque for Hajj 2026, part of 150+ initiatives across 60 languages to manage millions of pilgrims safely.
A comprehensive guide for UK pilgrims performing Hajj 2026: Nusuk booking, direct flights from Heathrow and Manchester, FCDO advisory, health requirements, package costs from GBP 5,000-25,000+, and essential checklist.
2 million begin Hajj as pilgrimage returns to full capacity for first time since pandemic PBS
What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam’s holiest sites are simply home AP News
Journey to Mecca: Scenes from the Haj pilgrimage Reuters
‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims? AP News
Hajj pilgrims perform final rituals in Mecca before heading to Mina AP News