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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Makkah Route Initiative Serves 388,694 Pilgrims Across 10 Countries

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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makkah 10 Jun 2026

Grand Mosque Scales Up Zamzam Distribution to 2.1 Million Cups a Day

Saudi authorities upgraded the Grand Mosque's Zamzam water system for the 1447 AH Hajj season, distributing more than 2.1 million cups daily through 169 fountains backed by 70 daily quality tests.

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makkah 10 Jun 2026

Umm Al Qura Unveils 2026-2030 Strategy and New Masar Gardens Site

Makkah developer Umm Al Qura has launched a 2026-2030 strategy to become a multi-city development platform and secured a 1.2 million square metre site to be built as Masar Gardens.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 later this month, urging pilgrims to ensure passports are valid until 16 November 2027.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia Begins Early Hajj Cost Planning as Fuel Prices Climb

Indonesia has started planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj operations early to offset rising aviation fuel prices, which feed directly into the flight costs borne by pilgrims.

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saudi 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia to Require Barracks Training for All 2027 Hajj Officials

Indonesia will require all 2027 Hajj officials to complete barracks-style training and will create a dedicated unit for the Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina rites to improve pilgrim safety.

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