Hajj 2026: Over 12,000 Flights Scheduled for Hajj Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia allocates 3.1 million seats on 12,000 flights to transport pilgrims safely during the Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Government to Cover Livestock Import Duties During Hajj Season
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved a decision to bear all taxes and customs fees on live livestock shipments from 1 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — April 18, 2026 — through the end of Hajj season 1447 AH.
Food Stalls Removed at Gate 21 In Front of Masjid an-Nabawi
Gate 21 food area at Al Masjid Al-Nabawi is being removed; pilgrims directed to nearby dining options during redevelopment.
Hajj 2026: Mina Tents Set Up Begins
Preparations for Mina tent camps have started for Hajj 2026, focusing on safety, comfort, and services for millions of pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Launches Online Makkah Entry Permits Through Absher and Muqeem
Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic entry permit system for Makkah, allowing residents and workers to apply online through the Absher and Muqeem portals as entry restrictions into the Holy Makkah came into force on April 13, 2026.
Citizen Saves Toddler’s Life With CPR at Quba Mosque in Madinah
A Saudi citizen saved the life of a 1.5-year-old girl at Quba Mosque in Madinah after she suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest, performing CPR until ambulance teams arrived and successfully restoring her pulse and consciousness.
US Tells American Muslims to Be Careful for Hajj 2026
The US Embassy in Riyadh has advised American Muslims to reconsider participating in Hajj 2026 this year, citing the ongoing security situation in the region and intermittent travel disruptions following the US-Israel war against Iran.
Saudi Grand Mufti Al-Fawzan Deletes All Online Fatwas, Accounts and Content From the Internet
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan has deleted his entire online presence — including his official website, Twitter account approaching one million followers, YouTube channel exceeding one million subscribers, and thousands of fatwas, lessons, sermons, and lectures.
International Hajj 2026 Flights to Begin on April 18
International Hajj flight operations will officially begin on April 18, 2026, with Pakistan’s first flights departing from Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Multan, and Indonesia’s first departure set for April 22.
Over 33 Million Iftar Meals Served at the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2026
More than 33 million Iftar meals were served to worshippers and pilgrims at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi throughout Ramadan 1447 AH — one of the largest hospitality operations carried out at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy month.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 Prayer Held Five Times at Tokyo Mosque Due to High Attendance
Thousands of Muslims packed Tokyo Camii on Friday for Eid al-Fitr 2026, with the mosque forced to hold the prayer five consecutive times after the congregation far exceeded the building’s capacity.
Masjid al-Haram Installs 350 Column Coding Boards to Help Pilgrims Navigate
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a column coding board project inside Masjid al-Haram, installing 350 directional boards across the mosque’s pillars to help worshippers navigate the mosque quickly and easily.
Over One Million Quran Copies Distributed Across the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2026
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has made over one million copies of the Quran available across Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Ramadan 1447 AH, with field teams working around the clock to ensure continuous availability for worshippers and pilgrims.
Eid al-Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia Calls for Shawwal Crescent Sighting on March 18
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — with Eid al-Fitr falling either on March 19 or March 20 depending on the outcome.
India: Elderly Muslim Man Killed in Bihar After Speaking Out Against Anti-Muslim Slur
Abdul Salam, an elderly Muslim man from Darbhanga, Bihar, died after being struck with a rod by a neighbour’s son when he objected to an Islamophobic remark directed at his community during a local dispute.