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Last updated: 18 May 2026, 1:23 PM (Saudi time)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered full mobilisation of security and operational plans for Hajj 2026, with new electronic monitoring, 230+ surveillance cameras, and mandatory Nusuk smart cards.
Eid al-Adha 2026 India Date: After Saudi Arabia's Crescent Moon Sighting Nation To Celebrate Bakrid On May 28 Mashable India
Arafat Day on Tuesday, May 26 and Eid Al-Adha on May 27 Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha date Al Arabiya English
Saudi Arabia announces start of Dhul Hijjah; Eid Al Adha dates confirmed Khaleej Times
Eid Al-Adha 2026 Moon Observation Schedule: When Will the Dhul Hijjah Moon Be Visible in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India? zoomtventertainment.com
60,991 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)