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saudi 8 Jun 2026

Prophet's Mosque Library Opens to Pilgrims After Hajj 2026

The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to about 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.

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hajj 7 Jun 2026

Health Rules for the 1448 AH Umrah and Hajj Season Explained

Saudi Arabia requires the quadruple meningitis vaccine for all pilgrims, with polio and yellow fever shots mandatory for travellers from at-risk regions, and flu, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines strongly advised.

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umrah 7 Jun 2026

Nusuk Becomes Sole Gateway as 1448 AH Umrah Season Opens

The 1448 AH Umrah season has opened with the Nusuk app as the sole gateway for permits, now serving over 30 million users, alongside a stricter package-first booking model that ties visas to confirmed accommodation and transport.

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saudi 7 Jun 2026

Holy Sites Metro Moves Over 2 Million Pilgrims During Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia's Holy Sites Metro carried more than two million passengers between Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah during Hajj 2026, supported by smart road management and Madinah shuttle services.

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hajj 7 Jun 2026

Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 73 Service Companies for Domestic Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 companies as qualified to serve domestic pilgrims, urging pilgrims to contract only through official channels.

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hajj 7 Jun 2026

Saudi Opens June 30 Accommodation Booking Window for Hajj 2027

Saudi Arabia has set June 30 to August 13, 2026 as the window for Hajj affairs offices and international service providers to reserve pilgrim accommodation in Makkah and Madinah for the 1448 AH season.

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