Hajj 2026 Draws 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Official Saudi Statistics Show
Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, up from 1.67 million in 2025, with international arrivals making up the vast majority.
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Prophet's Mosque Rolls Out Integrated Services for Post-Hajj Pilgrims
Madinah's Prophet's Mosque has welcomed post-Hajj pilgrims with an integrated service system featuring crowd management, multilingual guidance, Rawdah flow control and round-the-clock care.
Saudi Tech Challenge Seeks Digital Innovations for Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia has launched a national Tech Challenge inviting entrepreneurs to build digital solutions for crowd management, the pilgrim experience, and language services across Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Civil Defense Begins Early Safety Planning for Hajj 2027
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has begun early safety planning for Hajj 2027, focusing on year-round inspections, heat protection at Arafat and emergency readiness ahead of the next pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia Sets 1448 AH Umrah Season Deadlines Through April 2027
Saudi Arabia's 1448 AH Umrah season runs from mid-2026 through April 2027, with visa issuance ending March 9, entry until March 23 and a final departure deadline of April 7, 2027.
Bangladesh Sets Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September 26 Registration Deadline
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, setting a September 26, 2026 registration deadline and a detailed timeline running through the expected pilgrimage on May 15, 2027.
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Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa - Gulf News
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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Makkah Tourism Transformation With New Ibis Hotel Development Strengthening Umrah Travel Growth, Pilgrimage Infrastructure and Year Round Hospitality Capacity - Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Makkah Tourism Transformation With New Ibis Hotel Development Strengthening Umrah Travel Growth, Pilgrimage Infrastructure and Year Round Hospitality Capacity Travel And Tour World
Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season - Saudi Gazette
Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season Saudi Gazette
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah Guests Departs Makkah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah Guests Departs Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية