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Last updated: 17 Jun 2026, 12:30 PM (Saudi time)
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts, 250 rare handwritten Qur'ans and extensive digitized collections.
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority has equipped over 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and launched a bilingual spatial guidance system to improve mobility for pilgrims around the Prophet's Mosque.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended 21 Umrah service companies on June 13, 2026, citing poor performance and regulatory violations as it tightens standards across the sector.
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory Hajj 2027 registration later in June 2026, requiring all applicants to hold passports valid until November 16, 2027.
Saudi Arabia's latest Vision 2030 data shows international Umrah arrivals hit a record 18.03 million in 2025, part of a wider tourism surge that saw nearly 123 million total visitors.
A gold plaque from 1707 that once adorned the Kaaba's gate is on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah, part of a collection tracing centuries of care for the holy sites.
Makkah Deputy Governor Briefed on Health Sector Successes for Hajj Season وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Weqaya Presents Hajj Public Health Results to Makkah Deputy Governor وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Makkah Deputy Governor Reviews Train Station Security Operations for Hajj Season وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Makkah Deputy Governor, Transport Minister Discuss Hajj Mobility Plans وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Crown prince salutes Hajj workforce at Eid reception in Mina arabnews.jp
1.70m pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for 2026 Hajj, Saudi authority confirms The Nation Newspaper