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Last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 12:11 PM (Saudi time)
A structured week-by-week preparation checklist for Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering documents, medical, packing, spiritual preparation, and key dates from now until the Hajj begins on May 25.
A complete practical guide to performing Tawaf at the Ka'bah during Hajj 2026, covering the seven circuits, dua, Black Stone etiquette, crowd management, and common mistakes to avoid.
Saudi police arrested suspects with forged Hajj permits as the Interior Ministry confirms penalties of up to 7 years prison and 5 million SAR for Hajj fraud operations. Translated from Arabic sources.
Saudi Arabia has expanded shading and cooling at Mount Arafat to five times its previous size for Hajj 2026, covering 272,000 square metres with canopies, misting fans, and cooling units after the 2024 heat crisis.
A complete step-by-step guide to the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj 2026, covering the schedule, technique, crowd management, the multi-billion riyal Jamarat Bridge, and safety rules.
The US State Department has advised Americans to reconsider Hajj 2026 participation due to regional security concerns from US-Iran tensions. Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj proceeds as planned with full operational readiness.
About 30,000 Iranian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for Hajj IRNA English
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia Arab News
Qatar Hajj Mission ensuring safe, seamless experience for pilgrims The Peninsula Qatar
One more Hajj pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia Jagonews24.com
Indonesia Strengthens Services in Mecca in Anticipation of Hajj Peak Tempo.co English
Hajj 2026: 59,055 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia so far Daily Bonik Barta