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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 12:05 PM (Saudi time)
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.
A practical guide to arranging the obligatory Hajj sacrifice (hady) for 2026, covering who must sacrifice, the three arrangement options, animal requirements, and what happens to the meat.
Journey of a lifetime: A look at what pilgrims will be doing over the next few days at Hajj Arab News
Saudi Arabia Hajj Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026. When does it start? The Columbus Dispatch
All Kuwaiti pilgrims reach Makkah Kuwait Times
Saudi Authorities Project Extreme Temperatures During Hajj Rituals The Guardian Nigeria News
Fueled by faith, some U.S. Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions Los Angeles Times