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Last updated: 18 May 2026, 5:56 PM (Saudi time)
A study presented at the EGU General Assembly shows the 2024 Hajj breached human survivability limits for four hours. While Hajj 2026 will be cooler, the research warns of future risks from climate change.
A structured week-by-week preparation checklist for Hajj 2026 pilgrims covering documents, medical, packing, spiritual preparation, and key dates from now until the Hajj begins on May 25.
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.
Annual pilgrimage to Mecca an important part of Muslim faith Furman University
Record-Breaking 13.5 Million Muslims Participate in Umrah Pilgrimage to Mecca in 2023 The Media Line
China makes it harder for its Muslim citizens to go to Mecca, or anywhere else NPR
British Nationals Can Now Perform Umrah Without The Need For a Visa British Muslim Magazine
President arrives in Madinah after performing Hajj Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
The road to Mecca is fraught with challenges – but there’s nothing like the hajj pilgrimage to turn hearts | Ali Hammoud The Guardian