Maisah

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Maisah is a Muslimah and journalist for The Islamic Information based in Indonesia. Studying Law at Maritime University of Raja Ali Haji. She believes in the power of words and hopes that her articles will positively impact all of her readers.

Darbak Noor hajj 2026

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May 6, 2026

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.

Eusoff Azman

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May 4, 2026

Hajj 2026: Malaysian Mother Gifts Son Hajj After Years of Savings

Eusoff Azman from Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, has expressed deep gratitude after being chosen to perform Hajj for the 2026 season, crediting his mother’s long-term planning and sacrifice for making the journey possible.

Hajj 2026 Malaysian Hajj Pilgrim Dies

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May 3, 2026

Hajj 2026: Malaysian Hajj Pilgrim Dies in Makkah

A 65-year-old from Pahang collapsed at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) during Friday prayers (1 May) and died from heart complications.

Hajj 2026 Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Mobile Passport Counters for Hajj Pilgrims

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May 1, 2026

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.

nigerian pilgrims

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May 1, 2026

Hajj 2026: Nigeria Hajj Flights at Risk as Fuel Costs Triple

Jet fuel surge adds ₦126 million per flight, airlines warn operations may not continue.

indonesia ready to eat meals hajj 2026

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April 28, 2026

Hajj 2026: Indonesia To Provide 3 Million Self-Heating Meals for Hajj Pilgrims

New heatless food technology lets pilgrims warm meals using only water, with no stove or electricity needed.

haramain train hajj 2026

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April 25, 2026

Hajj 2026: Haramain Train Runs Until 2:50 AM During Hajj

Haramain High-Speed Railway extends its service into the early hours of the morning to ease travel for pilgrims this Hajj season.

Saudi Arabia Launches Live Crowd Tracker for Tawaf and Sa'i at Masjid al-Haram

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April 22, 2026

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 Over 12000 Flights Scheduled for Hajj Pilgrims

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April 20, 2026

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.

saudi cabinet 2026

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April 17, 2026

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.

gate 21 food street masjid an nabawi removed 2026

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April 15, 2026

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 city tents

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April 14, 2026

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 absher muqeem

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April 14, 2026

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

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April 10, 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

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April 8, 2026

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.