India Begins 2027 Hajj Registration Cycle With Passport Advisory
The Haj Committee of India has opened the preliminary phase of the 2027 Hajj, advising pilgrims to ensure passports are machine-readable and valid until at least 31 December 2027.
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Nusuk App Adds Zero-Data Access as Nusuk Card Becomes Mandatory
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data access feature that keeps core services working without mobile data or Wi-Fi, while the Nusuk Card has become a mandatory smart ID for registered pilgrims.
GASTAT: Hajj 2026 Drew 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Up From 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, an increase over the previous year, with the vast majority arriving by air.
Saudi Arabia's Largest-Ever Cooling Effort Shielded Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia deployed its biggest cooling and shading operation in Hajj history for 2026, expanding shaded areas at Arafat fivefold and adding misting systems, reflective paving, drones and AI monitoring to ease extreme heat.
Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Calendar: Visas in January, Flights in April
Saudi Arabia has released the Hajj 2027 operational calendar, with registration closing 26 September 2026, visa issuance beginning 28 January 2027, flights from 8 April and Hajj around 15 May 2027.
Saudi Arabia Begins Annual Replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa
Saudi Arabia has begun its annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, with 154 craftsmen installing a new 1,415kg covering of 47 silk panels embroidered with 68 Quranic verses in gold-plated thread.
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No pilgrimage to Makkah this year for Qatari Muslims - AsiaNews
No pilgrimage to Makkah this year for Qatari Muslims AsiaNews
Recovered Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrim returns home safely after specialist medical care in Saudi Arabia - Modern Ghana
Recovered Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrim returns home safely after specialist medical care in Saudi Arabia Modern Ghana
Sustain the gains of 2026 Hajj - Daily Trust
Sustain the gains of 2026 Hajj Daily Trust
Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary
The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.
Over 109 pilgrims circumvented medical screening in 2026 – NAHCON chairman - The Sun Nigeria
Over 109 pilgrims circumvented medical screening in 2026 – NAHCON chairman The Sun Nigeria
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to use Umrah and Visit Guide - The Malaysian Reserve
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to use Umrah and Visit Guide The Malaysian Reserve