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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Around the Web (Page 83 of 133)
GASTAT: Total Number of Pilgrims for Hajj 2026 Reaches 1,707,301 - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
GASTAT: Total Number of Pilgrims for Hajj 2026 Reaches 1,707,301 وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Today is Yawm al-Arafah, and this is why it's a special day for Muslims - The Columbus Dispatch
Today is Yawm al-Arafah, and this is why it's a special day for Muslims The Columbus Dispatch
57 people were arrested for attempting to enter Makkah illegally - Saudi Gazette
57 people were arrested for attempting to enter Makkah illegally Saudi Gazette
57 people were arrested for attempting to enter Makkah illegally - Saudi Gazette
57 people were arrested for attempting to enter Makkah illegally Saudi Gazette
Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun Al Jazeera
Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.