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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 Moon Sighting: When Will Dhul Hijjah Crescent Be Seen In Saudi Arabia, UAE, India? NDTV Profit
Haj 2026: Saudi Says Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Expected; Check Dates, Schedule, Other Details NDTV Profit
55,693 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia Dhaka Tribune
Saudi Arabia deploys AI-powered multilingual robot for pilgrims at two holy mosques Gulf News
72,071 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia; remaining expected by May 21 The Nation (Pakistan )
53,842 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)