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hajj 4d ago

Hajj 2026 Draws 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Official Saudi Statistics Show

Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, up from 1.67 million in 2025, with international arrivals making up the vast majority.

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saudi 4d ago

Prophet's Mosque Rolls Out Integrated Services for Post-Hajj Pilgrims

Madinah's Prophet's Mosque has welcomed post-Hajj pilgrims with an integrated service system featuring crowd management, multilingual guidance, Rawdah flow control and round-the-clock care.

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saudi 4d ago

Saudi Tech Challenge Seeks Digital Innovations for Hajj and Umrah

Saudi Arabia has launched a national Tech Challenge inviting entrepreneurs to build digital solutions for crowd management, the pilgrim experience, and language services across Hajj and Umrah.

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saudi 4d ago

Saudi Civil Defense Begins Early Safety Planning for Hajj 2027

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has begun early safety planning for Hajj 2027, focusing on year-round inspections, heat protection at Arafat and emergency readiness ahead of the next pilgrimage.

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umrah 4d ago

Saudi Arabia Sets 1448 AH Umrah Season Deadlines Through April 2027

Saudi Arabia's 1448 AH Umrah season runs from mid-2026 through April 2027, with visa issuance ending March 9, entry until March 23 and a final departure deadline of April 7, 2027.

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hajj 4d ago

Bangladesh Sets Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September 26 Registration Deadline

Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, setting a September 26, 2026 registration deadline and a detailed timeline running through the expected pilgrimage on May 15, 2027.

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