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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 2:20 AM (Saudi time)
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority has prepared over 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and a bilingual spatial guidance system to help pilgrims navigate the central area after Hajj 1447.
A dedicated Children's Hospitality Center in the northern courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque cares for young children so parents can focus on worship during the busy post-Hajj period.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will open accommodation contracting for the 2027 season on June 30, 2026, as integrated service packages and mandatory staff training take effect.
A Saudi law effective January 22, 2026 keeps Makkah and Madinah property ownership reserved for Muslims while creating narrow pathways for licensed foreign-owned companies serving pilgrims.
With Hajj 2026 over, Saudi authorities have launched a vast operation to dismantle temporary facilities, inspect infrastructure, and prepare Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah for the next pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative concluded its 1447 AH operations after pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims from 10 countries, adding Senegal and Brunei for the first time.
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