Day of Ashura Falls on June 25 as 1448 AH Begins
The Day of Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, is expected on June 25, 2026, as the Islamic year 1448 AH begins. Fasting it is a strongly recommended Sunnah that expiates the previous year's sins.
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Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Booking and Contract Timeline
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the Hajj 2027 booking calendar, with priority accommodation reservations opening June 30 and service contracts through Masar Nusuk from July 29.
Umrah Entry Visa Validity Cut to 30 Days Under New Rules
Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to 30 days, while requiring verified Nusuk hotel bookings before a visa is issued.
GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
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Day of Arafat begins as nearly two million pilgrims reach the pinnacle of Hajj - 5Pillars
Day of Arafat begins as nearly two million pilgrims reach the pinnacle of Hajj 5Pillars
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak - Goshen News
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak Goshen News
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak - Ottumwa Courier
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak Ottumwa Courier
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak - Rutland Herald
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak Rutland Herald
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak - KSAT
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak KSAT
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak - Click2Houston
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak Click2Houston