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Last updated: 17 Jun 2026, 1:54 AM (Saudi time)
A step-by-step guide to booking a Rawdah visit in Madinah through the Nusuk app during Hajj 2026, including tips for securing a slot, women's hours, and etiquette inside the sacred space.
Saudi Arabia has deployed 22,000 municipal workers, 33,000 buses, mobile labs, and the world's largest road survey fleet for Hajj 2026, alongside a first-ever cybersecurity drill protecting digital infrastructure.
A comprehensive guide to the Day of Arafah during Hajj 2026 - the most important day of the pilgrimage. Covers timing, duas, spiritual significance, and practical tips to maximise worship.
A practical emergency guide for pilgrims separated from their group during Hajj 2026, covering immediate steps, prevention, available help resources, and what to do if you lose your passport.
A practical packing guide for first-time Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering the essential items veterans swear by - from UV umbrellas and power banks to blister prevention and the triple-copy document rule.
Over 5.7 million Indonesians face a 26-year wait for Hajj despite holding the world's largest quota of 221,000 places. Indonesia has reduced 2026 costs by $120 per pilgrim while exploring queue reform.
Saudi Arabia enables Hajj permit access through Tawakkalna app madhyamamonline.com
Saudi Arabia penalises seven people for transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permits madhyamamonline.com
Saudi Arabia Expands Use of AI to Serve Hajj Pilgrims Asharq Al-Awsat English
Iran's 30,000 Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Change War Calculus houseofsaud.com
Makkah and Madinah’s 911 center enhances Hajj services Arab News