Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory Hajj 2027 registration later in June 2026, requiring all applicants to hold passports valid until November 16, 2027.
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Saudi Arabia Hits Record 18 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Vision 2030 Report
Saudi Arabia's latest Vision 2030 data shows international Umrah arrivals hit a record 18.03 million in 2025, part of a wider tourism surge that saw nearly 123 million total visitors.
Rare 1707 Gold Kaaba Gate Plaque Goes on Display in Makkah Exhibition
A gold plaque from 1707 that once adorned the Kaaba's gate is on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah, part of a collection tracing centuries of care for the holy sites.
Sun Aligns Almost Perfectly Over the Kaaba, Marking Qibla for Worldwide Muslims
The sun aligned almost perfectly over the Kaaba on May 28, 2026, letting Muslims worldwide verify the Qibla. The overlap with Eid al-Adha happens only once every 33 years.
Foreign Capital Flows Into Makkah and Madinah as Saudi Arabia Opens Investment
Saudi Arabia is opening regulated investment access to Makkah and Madinah, drawing global capital into a hospitality boom aimed at hosting 30 million Umrah pilgrims a year by 2030.
Makkah Route Initiative Served 388,694 Pilgrims in 2026 Season
Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative concluded its 1447 AH operations after pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims on 1,227 flights from 17 ports across 10 countries, with Senegal and Brunei joining for the first time.
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Ice cream, giant fans, umbrellas: Hajj pilgrims battle Makkah's extreme heat - Khaleej Times
Ice cream, giant fans, umbrellas: Hajj pilgrims battle Makkah's extreme heat Khaleej Times
Hajj 2026 kicks off, Saudi Arabia focuses on safety and logistics optimization also thanks to AI - Agenzia Nova
Hajj 2026 kicks off, Saudi Arabia focuses on safety and logistics optimization also thanks to AI Agenzia Nova
Saudi Arabia Activates AI Operations Centres for Hajj - CairoScene
Saudi Arabia Activates AI Operations Centres for Hajj CairoScene
Community partnership between Cenomi Centers and the Makkah Municipality to support pilgrims and local community programs - ZAWYA
Community partnership between Cenomi Centers and the Makkah Municipality to support pilgrims and local community programs ZAWYA
Hajj 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia as millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah - en.bd-pratidin.com
Hajj 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia as millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah en.bd-pratidin.com
Hajj 2026 Begins Amid Scorching Heat and Regional Tensions - The Indian Awaaz
Hajj 2026 Begins Amid Scorching Heat and Regional Tensions The Indian Awaaz