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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 5:49 AM (Saudi time)
A complete practical guide to performing Tawaf at the Ka'bah during Hajj 2026, covering the seven circuits, dua, Black Stone etiquette, crowd management, and common mistakes to avoid.
Saudi police arrested suspects with forged Hajj permits as the Interior Ministry confirms penalties of up to 7 years prison and 5 million SAR for Hajj fraud operations. Translated from Arabic sources.
Saudi Arabia has expanded shading and cooling at Mount Arafat to five times its previous size for Hajj 2026, covering 272,000 square metres with canopies, misting fans, and cooling units after the 2024 heat crisis.
A complete step-by-step guide to the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj 2026, covering the schedule, technique, crowd management, the multi-billion riyal Jamarat Bridge, and safety rules.
The US State Department has advised Americans to reconsider Hajj 2026 participation due to regional security concerns from US-Iran tensions. Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj proceeds as planned with full operational readiness.
A practical guide to arranging the obligatory Hajj sacrifice (hady) for 2026, covering who must sacrifice, the three arrangement options, animal requirements, and what happens to the meat.
Hajj 2026 Flight Schedule: Key Dates, Airlines, and Country-Specific Schedules Wego Travel Blog
Introducing Flat Rates to Makkah This Ramadan Uber
Saudi Arabia: Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages | Yellow Book Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
Hajj 2026 News and Update: Is Hajj Still Happening This Year? Wego Travel Blog
Sokoto pilgrims agency receives 2026 Hajj luggage, intensifies preparations MSN
Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off Euronews.com