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hajj 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Health Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Sharing Shaving Tools

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing razors during tahallul, warning that shared blades can spread hepatitis and other bloodborne infections.

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saudi 24 Jun 2026

Rua Al Madinah's First Phase Set to Open in 2026 Near Prophet's Mosque

The first phase of Rua Al Madinah, a major development beside the Prophet's Mosque, is scheduled to open in 2026, part of a project that will add 47,000 hotel rooms by 2030.

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hajj 24 Jun 2026

Pakistan Opens Free Hajj 2027 Registration, Seeks Larger Quota

Pakistan has opened free mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 and is in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise its pilgrim quota from 179,210 toward around 230,000.

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makkah 24 Jun 2026

Makkah Stays Saudi Arabia's Top Hotel Market Despite Regional Tensions

Knight Frank reports that Makkah and Madinah hotels stayed resilient in early 2026, with Makkah the Kingdom's top market, as Saudi Arabia builds toward 30 million pilgrims a year by 2030.

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makkah 24 Jun 2026

Newly Expanded Areas of the Grand Mosque Opened for Worshippers

King Salman has approved opening completed sections of the King Abdullah expansion at the Grand Mosque, adding space for at least 500,000 more worshippers as Umrah demand rises.

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umrah 24 Jun 2026

Over 11 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah in Final Quarter of 2025

Saudi Arabia recorded more than 11.29 million Umrah performers between October and December 2025, according to new GASTAT figures, with international pilgrims slightly outnumbering domestic ones.

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