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hajj 25 Apr 2026

Pakistan Launches Hajj 2026 Flights with Road to Makkah Expansion

Pakistan launches 468-flight Hajj 2026 airlift for 119,000+ pilgrims from 8 cities. Road to Makkah initiative expands to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, benefiting 95,000 pilgrims.

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hajj 24 Apr 2026

High-Tech Hajj: Smart Wristbands, AI and the Digital Pilgrimage

Hajj 2026 deploys unprecedented technology: mandatory Nusuk smart cards, GPS-enabled health-monitoring wristbands, AI crowd management, and a 51-million-user app with 130+ digital services.

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hajj 24 Apr 2026

Indonesia Begins Hajj 2026 Departures with 221,000 Pilgrim Quota

Indonesia launches Hajj 2026 with 391 pilgrims in the first batch, deploying 548 flights to transport its 221,000-strong quota - the largest of any country. Average waiting time stands at 26.4 years.

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umrah 24 Apr 2026

Stranded Umrah Pilgrims Returned Home After Ministerial Intervention

33 stranded Bangladeshi Umrah pilgrims returned home after ministerial intervention, highlighting the importance of choosing licensed travel operators and maintaining proper documentation.

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travel 24 Apr 2026

Malaysia Airlines Amal Launches 110-Flight Hajj 2026 Operation

Amal by Malaysia Airlines launches 110-flight Hajj 2026 operation with A330-300 aircraft, transporting 15,620 pilgrims via 67 domestic feeder flights and offering a new courier service for returning pilgrims.

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hajj 24 Apr 2026

Hajj 2026 Dates: Arafah Day Expected May 26, Eid Al Adha May 27

Hajj 2026 Day of Arafah is expected on May 26, with Eid Al Adha on May 27, based on astronomical calculations. Final dates depend on official Saudi moon sighting around May 17.

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