Saudi Arabia: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighted, Eid al-Adha on May 27, Day of Arafah on May 26
Saudi Arabia confirms the Dhul Hijjah crescent, setting the full Hajj 2026 calendar through the end of the month.
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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia to Resume Umrah Visas on 31 May 2026
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sets 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH as the official restart date for international Umrah pilgrim entry into the Kingdom.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia to Use Drones to Deliver Medicines at Holy Sites
Drones will carry medicines and medical samples across Makkah and Madinah sites, cutting delivery times from 90 minutes to six minutes.
Saudi Arabia to Sight Dhul Hijjah Moon on 17 May 2026
Muslims across the Kingdom are being asked to look for the crescent on the night of 17 May 2026, which will determine the start of Hajj 2026.
Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Contracting System for Umrah 2026 Season
Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has gone live with a new digital contracting service…
Saudi Arabia Installs Smart Road Lights to Reduce Driver Fatigue During Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia launched the Darbak Noor initiative to improve road safety for guests of Allah. It features 16 lasers and 1110 solar lights on the Makkah-Madinah road to reduce driver fatigue.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Expands Cooling and Shade Areas in Arafat
Kidana completes phase two of the Mount Mercy shading project, giving five times more pilgrims access to cooled areas than last year.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Mobile Passport Counters for Hajj Pilgrims
Biometric devices deployed at airports, land borders, and seaports to speed up entry for elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities.
Saudi Arabia Grants Up to 15 Days Paid Hajj Leave for First-Time Pilgrims
Workers must complete two years of service to qualify under Saudi Labour Law.
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Plan Railway from Jeddah to Istanbul via Holy Cities
A feasibility study is due by end of 2026, reviving a route with roots in Ottoman history.
Saudi Arabia Launches Live Crowd Tracker for Tawaf and Sa’i at Masjid al-Haram
Worshippers can now check congestion levels in real time before entering key areas of the Grand Mosque.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Introduces Electronic Pilgrim Tracking System for Hajj
For the first time this year, new digital systems will monitor pilgrim movement in and out of the Mina camps.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Completes Miqat Preparations for Hajj
Entry point sites upgraded with expanded prayer areas, new water systems, 230+ cameras, and enhanced facilities for pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia to Cover Hajj Seasonal Worker Visa Costs
The state will pay for temporary work visas used by seasonal labour in the Hady and Adahi slaughter project.
Hajj 2026: First Hajj Pilgrims Groups Arrive in Saudi Arabia
First Hajj 2026 pilgrims land at Madinah Munawwarah airport to begin sacred journey.