Egypt opens 2027 Hajj lottery applications from August 12 to 27
Egypt's Ministry of Interior will accept applications for the 2027 Hajj lottery (Hajj al-Qura) from 12 to 27 August 2026, opening domestic registration for the 1448 AH season.
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Saudi warns Hajj and Umrah firms of SR100,000 fines over overstayers
Saudi Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah companies face fines of up to SR100,000, rising with the number of cases, for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their permitted period.
Saudi forecasts hotter-than-normal August; Umrah pilgrims urged to prepare
Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Meteorology forecasts a hotter-than-normal August with stronger winds and dust, prompting heat-safety guidance for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
Hajj 2027: Saudi scraps Package D in three-tier service overhaul
Saudi Arabia has cut Hajj 2027 service packages to three tiers, discontinued the budget Package D and bundled accommodation, transport and catering into one mandatory integrated package.
Prophet's Mosque launches digital platform with live crowd tracking
Saudi Arabia has launched a digital platform for the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah offering an interactive map, live crowd tracking and real-time prayer occupancy updates for visitors.
Hajj 2027: Saudi confirms vaccination and health rules for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed the vaccination and health requirements pilgrims must meet for the 1448 AH Hajj, led by the mandatory meningococcal vaccine, as countries begin registering pilgrims for 2027.
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Saudi Bus Accident: Mecca To Madinah Journey Turns Tragic For Indian Umrah Pilgrims, 42 Feared Dead - zeenews.india.com
Saudi Bus Accident: Mecca To Madinah Journey Turns Tragic For Indian Umrah Pilgrims, 42 Feared Dead zeenews.india.com