India Begins 2027 Hajj Registration Cycle With Passport Advisory
The Haj Committee of India has opened the preliminary phase of the 2027 Hajj, advising pilgrims to ensure passports are machine-readable and valid until at least 31 December 2027.
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Nusuk App Adds Zero-Data Access as Nusuk Card Becomes Mandatory
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data access feature that keeps core services working without mobile data or Wi-Fi, while the Nusuk Card has become a mandatory smart ID for registered pilgrims.
GASTAT: Hajj 2026 Drew 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Up From 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, an increase over the previous year, with the vast majority arriving by air.
Saudi Arabia's Largest-Ever Cooling Effort Shielded Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia deployed its biggest cooling and shading operation in Hajj history for 2026, expanding shaded areas at Arafat fivefold and adding misting systems, reflective paving, drones and AI monitoring to ease extreme heat.
Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Calendar: Visas in January, Flights in April
Saudi Arabia has released the Hajj 2027 operational calendar, with registration closing 26 September 2026, visa issuance beginning 28 January 2027, flights from 8 April and Hajj around 15 May 2027.
Saudi Arabia Begins Annual Replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa
Saudi Arabia has begun its annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, with 154 craftsmen installing a new 1,415kg covering of 47 silk panels embroidered with 68 Quranic verses in gold-plated thread.
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Transport minister highlights seamless Hajj travel as Makkah Route flights arrive - Arab News
Transport minister highlights seamless Hajj travel as Makkah Route flights arrive Arab News
Makkah Region mayor reviews Saudi Red Crescent’s preparedness for Hajj - arabnews.com
Makkah Region mayor reviews Saudi Red Crescent’s preparedness for Hajj arabnews.com
Hajj and Umrah Research Institute Showcases Research and Expertise at 26th Scientific Forum - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Hajj and Umrah Research Institute Showcases Research and Expertise at 26th Scientific Forum وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat for most sacred stage of Hajj - Arab News
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat for most sacred stage of Hajj Arab News
World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official
KOROR: Leaders from the world's top economies should stand on a Pacific atoll to see the reality of record sea level rise, a top UN official said in Palau on Monday.
UMRAH VLOG | WE TOOK 20 BROTHERS TO MAKKAH & MADINAH 🕋 France (tLByvgRpYW) - Mshale
UMRAH VLOG | WE TOOK 20 BROTHERS TO MAKKAH & MADINAH 🕋 France (tLByvgRpYW) Mshale