Kaaba Receives New Kiswa to Mark Start of 1448 AH
The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new kiswa on June 16 to mark the Hijri year 1448 AH, the work of about 150 craftsmen over 11 months using 47 pieces of black silk and gold-plated silver thread.
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Bangladesh Sets September 26 Deadline for Hajj 2027 Registration
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking prospective pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, and laying out a timeline that runs from a bilateral agreement in November to the pilgrimage itself in May 2027.
Prophet's Mosque Rolls Out Smart Maps and AI Network for Pilgrims
Authorities in Madinah have expanded digital services at the Prophet's Mosque, adding real-time prayer-area monitoring, smart indoor maps and live sermon translation, while telecom operator stc lifted network capacity by 18 percent for the peak season.
Inside the Engineering That Cooled the 1447 Hajj
Saudi authorities deployed more than 400 cooling and misting stations, heat-reflective pavement, shaded canopies, and the Mashaer metro to protect pilgrims from extreme heat during the 1447 Hajj.
Royal Commission Closes Hajj 1447 With 93 Percent Satisfaction
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites closed the 1447 Hajj with 93.1 percent pilgrim satisfaction, over 2.5 million transport movements, a 400-bed Mina hospital, and a record 1.2 million Adahi contracts.
Haramain Railway Carries 1.16 Million Pilgrims in Hajj 1447
Saudi Arabia Railways says the Haramain High Speed Railway moved more than 1.16 million pilgrims over 5,569 trips during the 1447 AH Hajj season, with on-time performance above 98 percent.
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Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions Al Jazeera
Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.
How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter - Gulf News
Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter Gulf News
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia’s metro system to transport over two million pilgrims - MSN
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia’s metro system to transport over two million pilgrims MSN
8 persons penalized for transporting 18 people without Hajj permits - Saudi Gazette
8 persons penalized for transporting 18 people without Hajj permits Saudi Gazette