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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 5:49 AM (Saudi time)
A guide to Zamzam water for Hajj 2026: its 4,000-year history from Hajar's desperate search, where to find it in the Haram, how to take it home (5L bottle per pilgrim), the Sunnah of drinking it, and its geological uniqueness.
Over 50,000 international pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026 from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with the arrival phase continuing through May 21 across 12,000+ flights.
Iraqi pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia overland via Jadidat Arar, tracing the path of the ancient Darb Zubaydah - a 1,400 km Hajj route built over 1,000 years ago under Abbasid patronage and now a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
A spiritual preparation guide for Hajj 2026 with four weeks to go: settle debts, write your will, increase worship, learn the rituals, purify your intention, and the final night dua before departure.
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.
Saudi to invest in new Makkah airport and metro to enhance pilgrimage access Construction Week Online
Deputy Governor of Makkah Chairs Hajj and Umrah Committee Meeting وكالة الأنباء السعودية
NAHCON Secures CBN’s Cash PTA for 2026 Hajj, Shifts Full Digital Transition to 2027 PRNigeria News
Hajj 2026: Key dates for UK and Europe hyphenonline.com
Hajj Permanent Committee reviews preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage Saudi Gazette
Sokoto pilgrims agency receives 2026 Hajj luggage, intensifies preparations Punch Newspapers