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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Gateway Air ready to airlift hajj pilgrims — Abiodun - Daily Post Nigeria
Gateway Air ready to airlift hajj pilgrims — Abiodun Daily Post Nigeria
Third Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Program Departs Makkah - spa.gov.sa
Third Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Program Departs Makkah spa.gov.sa
Saudi Arabia ready to host Hajj with 1.5m pilgrims expected - Arab News
Saudi Arabia ready to host Hajj with 1.5m pilgrims expected Arab News
Wadi Al-Usaylah's Ancient Inscriptions, Historic Wells Trace Early Hajj Routes Near Makkah - spa.gov.sa
Wadi Al-Usaylah's Ancient Inscriptions, Historic Wells Trace Early Hajj Routes Near Makkah spa.gov.sa
Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah - arabnews.com
Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah arabnews.com
Hajj registration ends 24 Sept; Bangladesh has 78,500 pilgrim quota for 2027 - Prothom Alo English
Hajj registration ends 24 Sept; Bangladesh has 78,500 pilgrim quota for 2027 Prothom Alo English