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makkah 18 Aug 2026

Saudi authority reveals quietest hours at the Grand Mosque for Umrah

Saudi authorities have urged Umrah pilgrims to time their visits to the Grand Mosque around periods of lower crowd density, identifying the quietest and busiest hours of the day.

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hajj 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia sets new accommodation standards for Hajj 2027 pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has introduced updated accommodation regulations and a two-tier classification system for facilities hosting Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 2027 season.

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umrah 18 Aug 2026

Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims

Iran has resumed sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Umrah after a six-month suspension, with 18,000 people scheduled in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.

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umrah 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia: multiple-entry Umrah visa needs booking for each visit

Saudi Arabia has clarified that holders of the new year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa must book a fresh Nusuk service package and secure a new permit before every trip.

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makkah 17 Aug 2026

Grand Mosque expands mobility services for elderly pilgrims

The Grand Mosque in Makkah has expanded mobility services for elderly pilgrims and people of determination, including rooftop golf carts, slow-paced Tawaf lanes, wheelchairs and round-the-clock volunteer support.

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saudi 17 Aug 2026

Haramain train carried 1.16 million pilgrims in 1447 Hajj season

The Haramain High-Speed Railway moved more than 1.16 million passengers across 5,569 trips during the 1447 AH Hajj season, with on-time performance above 98 percent and up to 142 trips on peak days.

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