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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 2:20 AM (Saudi time)
Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely on April 21 as Hajj arrivals continue. Iran seeks dialogue but tensions persist. Saudi security fully mobilised for 1.8 million pilgrims expected in late May.
A comprehensive packing checklist for women performing Hajj 2026, covering Ihram clothing, footwear, menstrual supplies, toiletries, medication, worship essentials, and practical items for the extreme May heat.
A practical guide to life in Mina during Hajj 2026: tent accommodation tiers, daily routines, bathroom realities, the Jamarat walk, and essential tips for surviving the world's largest temporary city.
The Haramain High-Speed Railway connects Makkah and Madinah in 2-2.5 hours at 300 km/h. Expected to carry tens of thousands of pilgrims during Hajj 2026 with air-rail integration and Nusuk app booking.
A practical guide to booking and visiting the Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque during Hajj 2026, including Nusuk app booking steps, gender-separated visiting hours, and essential tips for pilgrims.
India deploys 175,025 pilgrims for Hajj 2026 from 17 embarkation points with new Hajj Suvidha App, smart wristbands, a short-duration option, enhanced insurance of Rs 625,000, and Haramain train access for 60,000 pilgrims.
Transfer of Afghan pilgrims for Hajj to Saudi Arabia completed: Ministry Pajhwok Afghan News
A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world AP News
Saudi Arabia Announces Monumental Umrah 2026-27 Schedule, Resuming Visa Issuance for Pilgrims from May 31 with Mandatory Nusuk App Permits, Structured Entry Dates, and Final Departure Deadlines to Revolutionize Religious Tourism and Pilgrim Tra Travel And Tour World
2026 Hajj: S/Arabia notifies pilgrims of extreme heat Daily Trust
Hajj Security Forces Arrest Five Violators of Hajj Regulations وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Saudi Arabia rolls out operational plan to support pilgrim safety during 2026 Hajj season Gulf News