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hajj 23 Apr 2026

First International Pilgrims Land in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026

First Hajj 2026 pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 18 from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia, with 3.1 million seats allocated across 12,000+ flights.

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makkah 23 Apr 2026

Kiswa Raised and Ka'bah Maintenance Completed for Hajj 2026

Saudi authorities completed 47 hours of Ka'bah maintenance and raised the Kiswa on April 18 with a team of 34 craftsmen, alongside Maqam Ibrahim beautification and 230+ cameras at Miqat stations.

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saudi 23 Apr 2026

Crown Prince Orders Full Security Mobilisation for Hajj 2026

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered full mobilisation of security and operational plans for Hajj 2026, with new electronic monitoring, 230+ surveillance cameras, and mandatory Nusuk smart cards.

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makkah 20 Apr 2026

Ka'bah Maintenance Completed Ahead of Hajj 2026 Season

Saudi authorities have completed 4,700 man-hours of maintenance on the Ka'bah and Maqam Ibrahim, including marble restoration and expansion joint replacement, ahead of Hajj 2026.

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hajj 20 Apr 2026

Hajj 2026 Proceeds Despite US-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026 will proceed as scheduled despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire expiring as the first pilgrims arrive. Makkah and Madinah remain protected by advanced defence systems.

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hajj 20 Apr 2026

Nusuk Card Now Mandatory for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has made the Nusuk smart card mandatory for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, combining personal, medical, and accommodation data. The Nusuk app has surpassed 51 million users with over 130 digital services.

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