GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
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Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory in Hajj 2027 Reforms
Saudi Arabia has made staff training a prerequisite for Hajj visas and permits in 2027, alongside a mandatory integrated service model and a defined contracting timetable for providers.
Meningitis and Flu Vaccines Mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH Pilgrims
Saudi and national health authorities have restated that the quadrivalent meningitis vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine are mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH pilgrims, alongside medical fitness declarations.
Prophet's Mosque Library Opens Rare Manuscripts to Pilgrims
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts, 250 rare handwritten Qur'ans and extensive digitized collections.
From Around the Web (Page 9 of 14)
Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah - arabnews.com
Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah arabnews.com
Hajj registration ends 24 Sept; Bangladesh has 78,500 pilgrim quota for 2027 - Prothom Alo English
Hajj registration ends 24 Sept; Bangladesh has 78,500 pilgrim quota for 2027 Prothom Alo English
Makkah Region Deputy Governor Inspects Hajj and Umrah Halls Complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Makkah Region Deputy Governor Inspects Hajj and Umrah Halls Complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Yobe records zero pilgrim abscondment in 2026 Hajj – Buni - Punch Newspapers
Yobe records zero pilgrim abscondment in 2026 Hajj – Buni Punch Newspapers
Umrah for Saudi and GCC Citizens: Eligibility, Permits and Makkah Access Rules - Wego Travel Blog
Umrah for Saudi and GCC Citizens: Eligibility, Permits and Makkah Access Rules Wego Travel Blog
Umrah Visa Overstay in Saudi Arabia: Penalties and Makkah Access Rules - Wego Travel Blog
Umrah Visa Overstay in Saudi Arabia: Penalties and Makkah Access Rules Wego Travel Blog