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umrah 4 Jul 2026

Summer Umrah 2026: Heat Safety Guidance as Makkah Temperatures Peak

With July among the hottest months in Makkah, pilgrims are urged to time rituals carefully and use the Kingdom's expanded cooling network to stay safe.

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hajj 4 Jul 2026

GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia General Authority for Statistics has confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with a detailed register-based breakdown by nationality, arrival method, gender, and workforce.

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hajj 4 Jul 2026

India Unveils Haj Policy 2027 With AI Pilgrim Support and New Rules

India has announced its Haj Policy 2027, adding an AI assistant for pilgrims, a tighter supervision ratio, two-step medical screening and revised eligibility rules. Applications opened on 22 June 2026.

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hajj 3 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027 Health Rules: Which Vaccinations Pilgrims Must Prepare

As Hajj 1448 registration opens worldwide, pilgrims must plan for mandatory vaccinations. The meningococcal ACYW shot is required for all, with polio and yellow fever rules for certain countries.

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hajj 3 Jul 2026

Bangladesh Publishes Hajj 2027 Roadmap With 26 September Deadline

Bangladesh's Ministry of Religious Affairs has released its Hajj 1448 roadmap, with registration running from 26 July to 26 September 2026 and Hajj expected on 15 May 2027.

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umrah 3 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 Season Reopens as July Emerges as Quietest Window

The 1448 AH Umrah season has reopened after Hajj 2026, and the post-Hajj weeks offer some of the year's lowest crowds and cheapest hotel rates, though pilgrims must navigate the new 30-day visa and Nusuk booking rules.

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