Kaaba Receives New Kiswa to Mark Start of 1448 AH
The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new kiswa on June 16 to mark the Hijri year 1448 AH, the work of about 150 craftsmen over 11 months using 47 pieces of black silk and gold-plated silver thread.
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Bangladesh Sets September 26 Deadline for Hajj 2027 Registration
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking prospective pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, and laying out a timeline that runs from a bilateral agreement in November to the pilgrimage itself in May 2027.
Prophet's Mosque Rolls Out Smart Maps and AI Network for Pilgrims
Authorities in Madinah have expanded digital services at the Prophet's Mosque, adding real-time prayer-area monitoring, smart indoor maps and live sermon translation, while telecom operator stc lifted network capacity by 18 percent for the peak season.
Inside the Engineering That Cooled the 1447 Hajj
Saudi authorities deployed more than 400 cooling and misting stations, heat-reflective pavement, shaded canopies, and the Mashaer metro to protect pilgrims from extreme heat during the 1447 Hajj.
Royal Commission Closes Hajj 1447 With 93 Percent Satisfaction
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites closed the 1447 Hajj with 93.1 percent pilgrim satisfaction, over 2.5 million transport movements, a 400-bed Mina hospital, and a record 1.2 million Adahi contracts.
Haramain Railway Carries 1.16 Million Pilgrims in Hajj 1447
Saudi Arabia Railways says the Haramain High Speed Railway moved more than 1.16 million pilgrims over 5,569 trips during the 1447 AH Hajj season, with on-time performance above 98 percent.
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'2026 Hajj applicants to get priority consideration for 2027 pilgrimage' — Bauchi Pilgrims Board - Daily Post Nigeria
'2026 Hajj applicants to get priority consideration for 2027 pilgrimage' — Bauchi Pilgrims Board Daily Post Nigeria
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program Heads to Makkah for Umrah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program Heads to Makkah for Umrah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to reduce Hajj airfare, accommodation costs - The Bangladesh Monitor
Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to reduce Hajj airfare, accommodation costs The Bangladesh Monitor
Beyond Infrastructure: Why Hajj Gives Saudi Arabia a Competitive Advantage in Hosting Global Events - صحيفة مال
Beyond Infrastructure: Why Hajj Gives Saudi Arabia a Competitive Advantage in Hosting Global Events صحيفة مال
Saudia Launches Hajj 2026 Operations with Over One Million Seats for Pilgrims - TMX Newsfile
Saudia Launches Hajj 2026 Operations with Over One Million Seats for Pilgrims TMX Newsfile
Nigeria And The Just Concluded 2026 Hajj – FRCN HQ - FRCN HQ
Nigeria And The Just Concluded 2026 Hajj – FRCN HQ FRCN HQ