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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 1:17 AM (Saudi time)
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.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released a documentary on crowd engineering, detailing how the Kingdom moved more than 1.7 million pilgrims safely during Hajj 1447 AH.
After 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, Saudi agencies including Kidana, the Red Crescent and NUPCO began dismantling, inspecting and restoring the holy sites for next year.
Pakistan has advised prospective pilgrims to obtain passports now, saying Hajj 2027 bookings could close within two months as Saudi Arabia begins early preparations for next year's season.
Defected Sudanese RSF commander Savannah performs Hajj in Mecca Middle East Eye
Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year Middle East Monitor
Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at hajj gripped by intense heat Kuwait Times
Israeli authorities have been filmed acting aggressively against Palestinians under occupation during Eid al-Adha.
Saudi Arabia Welcomes More Than 1.7 Million Pilgrims For Hajj 2026 Rus Tourism News
Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start The Killeen Daily Herald