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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 PM (Saudi time)
A structured week-by-week preparation checklist for Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering documents, medical, packing, spiritual preparation, and key dates from now until the Hajj begins on May 25.
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.
Visit visas blocked: Saudi Arabia’s new Hajj 2026 entry protocols Kursiv Media
Hajj 2026: New rules and restrictions introduced in Saudi Arabia yuz.uz
Dnex Secures 2026 Pilgrimage Contract From Saudi BusinessToday Malaysia
A person illegally sending citizens to Hajj in Namangan has been detained. Zamon
Passports Directorate starts issuing Makkah entry e-permits for Hajj 2026 MSN
Hajj 2026 logistics Travel And Tour World