GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
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Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory in Hajj 2027 Reforms
Saudi Arabia has made staff training a prerequisite for Hajj visas and permits in 2027, alongside a mandatory integrated service model and a defined contracting timetable for providers.
Meningitis and Flu Vaccines Mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH Pilgrims
Saudi and national health authorities have restated that the quadrivalent meningitis vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine are mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH pilgrims, alongside medical fitness declarations.
Prophet's Mosque Library Opens Rare Manuscripts to Pilgrims
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts, 250 rare handwritten Qur'ans and extensive digitized collections.
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Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.
How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter - Gulf News
Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter Gulf News
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia’s metro system to transport over two million pilgrims - MSN
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia’s metro system to transport over two million pilgrims MSN
8 persons penalized for transporting 18 people without Hajj permits - Saudi Gazette
8 persons penalized for transporting 18 people without Hajj permits Saudi Gazette
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia announces Rawdah Sharif visiting times for pilgrims - Gulf Business
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia announces Rawdah Sharif visiting times for pilgrims Gulf Business