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hajj 20 Jun 2026

India Launches Hajj 2027 Groundwork as Saudi Documents Arrive

India has opened the administrative cycle for Hajj 2027 after receiving Saudi preparation documents, with an advisory urging pilgrims to ready their passports ahead of registration.

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hajj 20 Jun 2026

Makkah Route Initiative Pre-Cleared 388,694 Pilgrims in Hajj 1447

Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative pre-cleared 388,694 pilgrims across 10 countries for Hajj 1447, completing entry procedures in about 40 seconds before departure.

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umrah 19 Jun 2026

Umrah Season Reopens for 1448 AH With Nusuk-Only Permits

Saudi Arabia reopened the 1448 AH Umrah season on May 31, 2026, with Grand Mosque permits now issued only through the Nusuk app and a shorter 30-day visa entry window.

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hajj 19 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Scraps Hajj Package D in Three-Tier Overhaul for 2027

Saudi Arabia has eliminated the budget Package D for Hajj 2027 and consolidated offerings into three regulated tiers, making integrated accommodation, transport, and catering contracts mandatory for all operators.

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hajj 19 Jun 2026

Al-Mashaaer Metro Moves Over Two Million Pilgrims in Hajj 1447

Saudi Arabia Railways carried more than two million passengers on the fully electric Al-Mashaaer Metro between Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat during Hajj 1447 AH, replacing some 50,000 bus trips.

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makkah 19 Jun 2026

Kaaba Receives New Kiswa to Mark Start of 1448 AH

The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new kiswa on June 16 to mark the Hijri year 1448 AH, the work of about 150 craftsmen over 11 months using 47 pieces of black silk and gold-plated silver thread.

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