Day of Ashura Falls on June 25 as 1448 AH Begins
The Day of Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, is expected on June 25, 2026, as the Islamic year 1448 AH begins. Fasting it is a strongly recommended Sunnah that expiates the previous year's sins.
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Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Booking and Contract Timeline
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the Hajj 2027 booking calendar, with priority accommodation reservations opening June 30 and service contracts through Masar Nusuk from July 29.
Umrah Entry Visa Validity Cut to 30 Days Under New Rules
Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to 30 days, while requiring verified Nusuk hotel bookings before a visa is issued.
GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
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Iranians find ‘peace and safety’ in Mecca during hajj - Digital Journal
Iranians find ‘peace and safety’ in Mecca during hajj Digital Journal
The Hajj begins amid extreme heat in Mecca: Saudi Arabia deploys thousands of medical staff following last year’s tragedy - Atalayar
The Hajj begins amid extreme heat in Mecca: Saudi Arabia deploys thousands of medical staff following last year’s tragedy Atalayar
How Hajj is driving a food and beverage boom in Saudi Arabia - The New Arab
How Hajj is driving a food and beverage boom in Saudi Arabia The New Arab
Pilgrims kick off Hajj as Iran war's future uncertain - The New Arab
Pilgrims kick off Hajj as Iran war's future uncertain The New Arab
Day of Arafah 2026 in India: Date, Significance & Hajj Return Travel Guide - Wego Travel Blog
Day of Arafah 2026 in India: Date, Significance & Hajj Return Travel Guide Wego Travel Blog
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Deploys Drones, Smart Maps and AI for Pilgrim Crowd Management - Kashmir Life
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Deploys Drones, Smart Maps and AI for Pilgrim Crowd Management Kashmir Life