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makkah 22 Jul 2026

Grand Mosque Third Expansion lifts capacity toward two million

The Third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque has raised capacity to around 1.85 million worshippers, with work continuing toward more than two million.

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saudi 22 Jul 2026

Two Holy Mosques widen services for elderly and disabled pilgrims

The authority overseeing the Two Holy Mosques has expanded services for elderly and disabled pilgrims, adding dedicated gates, free electric carts, wheelchairs, volunteers, and digital guidance.

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makkah 22 Jul 2026

AI robot answers pilgrims' questions in 15 languages at Haramain

Saudi Arabia has deployed an AI robot at the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque that answers religious questions, gives directions, and translates in 15 languages.

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saudi 22 Jul 2026

Prophet's Mosque adds smart maps and live prayer-area tracking

The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah has expanded its digital services with real-time prayer-area tracking, interactive smart maps, and multilingual sermon translation.

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hajj 22 Jul 2026

India extends Haj 2027 application deadline, draw set for July 30

The Haj Committee of India has extended the Haj 2027 application deadline to July 24, 2026, and confirmed that its digital selection draw, the Qurrah, will be held on July 30 in Mumbai and live-streamed online.

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hajj 22 Jul 2026

Pakistan approves first four-year Hajj policy with savings scheme

Pakistan has approved its first four-year Hajj Policy (2027-2030), introducing a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and opening fee-free, first-come registration for Hajj 2027.

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