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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 PM (Saudi time)
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.
Saudi meteorologists confirm Hajj exits summer in 2026 and will remain in cooler months for 25 years. Late May temperatures of 38-43C are still serious but significantly below the 45-48C peak that caused 1,300+ deaths in 2024.
260 Iranian pilgrims arrived in Madinah on April 25, the first of 30,000 expected under a Tehran-Riyadh agreement for Hajj 2026. The reduced quota (down from 87,550) reflects conflict-era logistics constraints.
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to performing Tawaf at Hajj 2026: starting at the Black Stone, the seven circuits, Idtiba and Raml rules, the Hateem, Yemeni Corner, prayer after Tawaf, the Multazam, and practical crowd tips.
A complete step-by-step guide to Ihram for Hajj 2026: clothing rules for men and women, how to enter the sacred state, the full list of prohibitions, penalties for violations, and practical preparation tips.
Saudi Tourism Minister inspects Hajj 2026 facilities as 566,000 new beds are added to Makkah through a new temporary licensing system. New hospitality rules require all providers to obtain official approval.
New Saudi Arabia Hajj Hospitality Rules 2026 Transform Pilgrim Stays in Makkah and Madinah with Stronger Safety and Licensing Controls Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia tightens rules for Hajj hospitality providers in Makkah and Madinah Gulf News
Nigeria Joins Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Pakistan, Mexico, India, Bangladesh, Canada, and More Countries in Urgent Emergency Efforts as Saudi Arabia Makkah Entry Restrictions and Airspace Closures Continue to Affect Travelers Amid Haj Travel And Tour World
Hajj 2026: Saudi carrier, Flynas declares readiness to airlift Nigerian pilgrims The Guardian Nigeria News
Saudi tourism sets Hajj penalties up to SR50,000 for hospitality violations Saudi Gazette
Flynas deploys six airbus planes for 2026 Hajj operation in Nigeria Peoples Gazette Nigeria