Makkah Exhibition Displays Rare Crowd-Control Relic From the Kaaba
A wooden platform once placed beside the Black Stone, used by a soldier to direct Tawaf, is now on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques' Architecture in Makkah.
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Umrah Reopens After Hajj 2026 With New 30-Day Visa Entry Rule
Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah for the 1448 AH season after Hajj 2026, with Nusuk permits resuming on June 10 and a new rule cutting visa entry validity to 30 days.
Bangladesh Releases Hajj 2027 Roadmap, Sets Sept 26 Registration Deadline
Bangladesh has published its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas starting January 28 and the pilgrimage expected on May 15, 2027.
Quba Mosque Draws Post-Hajj Pilgrims to Islam's First Mosque
Pilgrims arriving in Madinah after Hajj are visiting the historic Quba Mosque, the first mosque in Islam, where praying after wudu carries the reward of an Umrah according to authentic hadith.
Prophet's Mosque Library Opens to Pilgrims With 4,000 Manuscripts
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to pilgrims arriving after Hajj, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.
Madinah Adds 19,000 Sqm of Walkways and New Wayfinding Signs
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority has prepared over 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and a bilingual spatial guidance system to help pilgrims navigate the central area after Hajj 1447.