How Saudi Arabia Resets the Holy Sites After Hajj 2026
After 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, Saudi agencies including Kidana, the Red Crescent and NUPCO began dismantling, inspecting and restoring the holy sites for next year.
thehajj.guide Analysis (Page 3 of 4)
Makkah Awards SAR2 Billion Contract for East Hindawiyah District
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded a SAR2 billion contract to develop the 235,000 square metre East Hindawiyah District near the Grand Mosque as a mixed-use urban hub.
Makkah Exhibition Displays Rare Grand Mosque Crowd Artifact
An exhibition in Makkah is displaying a rare wooden platform once used near the Black Stone to direct pilgrims during Tawaf, highlighting early crowd-management methods at the Grand Mosque.
Makkah Adds 566,000 Beds as Tourism Minister Inspects Hajj 2026 Facilities
Saudi Tourism Minister inspects Hajj 2026 facilities as 566,000 new beds are added to Makkah through a new temporary licensing system. New hospitality rules require all providers to obtain official approval.
Zamzam Water: The 4,000-Year-Old Miracle Every Pilgrim Should Know
A guide to Zamzam water for Hajj 2026: its 4,000-year history from Hajar's desperate search, where to find it in the Haram, how to take it home (5L bottle per pilgrim), the Sunnah of drinking it, and its geological uniqueness.
Smart Makkah: How AI is Managing Crowds at the Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia deploys the Baseer AI platform and real-time colour-coded crowd tracking at the Grand Mosque for Hajj 2026, part of 150+ initiatives across 60 languages to manage millions of pilgrims safely.