Saudi Health Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Sharing Shaving Tools
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing razors during tahallul, warning that shared blades can spread hepatitis and other bloodborne infections.
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Rua Al Madinah's First Phase Set to Open in 2026 Near Prophet's Mosque
The first phase of Rua Al Madinah, a major development beside the Prophet's Mosque, is scheduled to open in 2026, part of a project that will add 47,000 hotel rooms by 2030.
Pakistan Opens Free Hajj 2027 Registration, Seeks Larger Quota
Pakistan has opened free mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 and is in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise its pilgrim quota from 179,210 toward around 230,000.
Makkah Stays Saudi Arabia's Top Hotel Market Despite Regional Tensions
Knight Frank reports that Makkah and Madinah hotels stayed resilient in early 2026, with Makkah the Kingdom's top market, as Saudi Arabia builds toward 30 million pilgrims a year by 2030.
Newly Expanded Areas of the Grand Mosque Opened for Worshippers
King Salman has approved opening completed sections of the King Abdullah expansion at the Grand Mosque, adding space for at least 500,000 more worshippers as Umrah demand rises.
Over 11 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah in Final Quarter of 2025
Saudi Arabia recorded more than 11.29 million Umrah performers between October and December 2025, according to new GASTAT figures, with international pilgrims slightly outnumbering domestic ones.
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Tinubu went to Makkah to pray for himself, not Nigeria – Shaibu - The Sun Nigeria
Tinubu went to Makkah to pray for himself, not Nigeria – Shaibu The Sun Nigeria
In Makkah, Tinubu Puts His Re-Election In Allah’s Hands - Arise News
In Makkah, Tinubu Puts His Re-Election In Allah’s Hands Arise News
Atiku sponsored Tinubu’s first Mecca trip, aide claims - PM News Nigeria
Atiku sponsored Tinubu’s first Mecca trip, aide claims PM News Nigeria
‘Political Umrah’ — Atiku’s aide says Tinubu went to Makkah to pray for himself, not Nigeria - TheCable
‘Political Umrah’ — Atiku’s aide says Tinubu went to Makkah to pray for himself, not Nigeria TheCable