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Last updated: 18 May 2026, 5:56 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has installed laser lights and 1,110 solar-powered ground markers along the Makkah-Madinah highway for Hajj 2026 to combat driver fatigue. Translated from Arabic sources.
Nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia as direct Jeddah flights begin May 4. A global overview of arrivals from Indonesia, India, Iraq, Sudan, and Nigeria ahead of the expected May 25-30 Hajj dates.
A step-by-step guide to booking a Rawdah visit in Madinah through the Nusuk app during Hajj 2026, including tips for securing a slot, women's hours, and etiquette inside the sacred space.
Saudi Arabia has deployed 22,000 municipal workers, 33,000 buses, mobile labs, and the world's largest road survey fleet for Hajj 2026, alongside a first-ever cybersecurity drill protecting digital infrastructure.
A comprehensive guide to the Day of Arafah during Hajj 2026 - the most important day of the pilgrimage. Covers timing, duas, spiritual significance, and practical tips to maximise worship.
A practical emergency guide for pilgrims separated from their group during Hajj 2026, covering immediate steps, prevention, available help resources, and what to do if you lose your passport.
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