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makkah 24 Jul 2026

How Makkah keeps summer Umrah pilgrims cool at the Grand Mosque

As summer Umrah arrivals climb, Makkah's Grand Mosque relies on a 155,000-ton cooling system, 400-plus misting stations and heat-reflective roads to protect pilgrims from extreme heat.

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makkah 24 Jul 2026

1,700 artefacts found at Al Juhfah, a historic Hajj miqat

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has uncovered more than 1,700 artefacts at Miqat Al Juhfah, a historic Hajj station and miqat, offering new insight into early Islamic pilgrimage routes.

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hajj 24 Jul 2026

Pakistan Hajj registrations pass 340,000 under new four-year plan

Over 340,000 Pakistanis have registered online to perform Hajj between 2027 and 2030 under the country's first multi-year pilgrimage framework, with most applicants choosing the government scheme.

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umrah 24 Jul 2026

Health and vaccine requirements every Umrah pilgrim must meet in 2026

Umrah pilgrims in 2026 must meet Saudi vaccination requirements, led by the mandatory meningococcal ACWY vaccine, with polio and yellow fever shots required for travellers from certain countries. Health advisers urge starting preparations six to eight weeks before travel.

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umrah 24 Jul 2026

Saudi ministry launches multilingual Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released a digital Umrah and Visit Guide in sixteen languages on haj.gov.sa, offering step-by-step instructions, interactive maps and links to official services for pilgrims.

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saudi 24 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia sets new pilgrim safety rules for 1448 Umrah season

Saudi Arabia has rolled out new safety regulations for the 1448 AH Umrah season, including color-coded digital crowd boards, marked pedestrian paths, prohibited-conduct rules, and designated prayer areas for elderly pilgrims.

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