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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Photos show Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage ends - seMissourian
Photos show Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage ends seMissourian
In major overhaul, Hajj Ministry introduces 3 enhanced package categories and scrapping Package D - Saudi Gazette
In major overhaul, Hajj Ministry introduces 3 enhanced package categories and scrapping Package D Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia Concludes Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca With “Success” - teleSUR English
Saudi Arabia Concludes Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca With “Success” teleSUR English
Urgent Warning: Why Violating the Latest Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa Rules Could Cost You Thousands - Travel And Tour World
Urgent Warning: Why Violating the Latest Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa Rules Could Cost You Thousands Travel And Tour World
Hajj: Saudi Arabia announces end of season with over 1.7M pilgrims in 2026 - TRT Afrika
Hajj: Saudi Arabia announces end of season with over 1.7M pilgrims in 2026 TRT Afrika
Interior Minister affirms no incidents disrupting Hajj reported - Saudi Gazette
Interior Minister affirms no incidents disrupting Hajj reported Saudi Gazette