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 97 of 126)
Over 1.7 Million Pilgrims Gather in Mina as Hajj 2026 Begins - The Kashmir Horizon
Over 1.7 Million Pilgrims Gather in Mina as Hajj 2026 Begins The Kashmir Horizon
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears BBC
Over 1.5m fill Makkah’s tent city - The Daily Star
Over 1.5m fill Makkah’s tent city The Daily Star
Saudi Arabia launches first drone medicine delivery service during Hajj - Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia launches first drone medicine delivery service during Hajj Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia: 1.5 Mn join Hajj pilgrimage despite war - dailynews.lk
Saudi Arabia: 1.5 Mn join Hajj pilgrimage despite war dailynews.lk