Hajj 2026: Nigerian Pilgrim, 70, Dies in Makkah Ahead of Hajj
The Nasarawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the death of Hajiya Rukayya Haliru, a Nigerian pilgrim who passed away after falling ill in Makkah.
Hajj 2026: World’s Largest Automated Slaughterhouse In Makkah Ready for Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Adahi facility in Makkah is set to process 800,000 sacrifices for pilgrims this year.
Hajj 2026: Masjid an-Nabawi Deploys Full Accessibility System for Special Hajj Pilgrims
Dedicated routes, wheelchair services, multilingual guidance teams, and smart navigation tools are in place to support elderly and disabled pilgrims at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) this Hajj season.
Self-Driving Bus Launched at Quba Mosque
The Public Transport Authority tests a driverless shuttle on a 700-metre track inside the mosque’s inner courtyard as part of a 60-day trial.
Hajj 2026: Makkah Schools Switch to Online Classes Due To Hajj
Schools in the holy city go remote as pilgrims begin arriving for Hajj 2026, with Eid al-Adha holidays two weeks away.
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: 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 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
Biometric devices deployed at airports, land borders, and seaports to speed up entry for elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities.
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.
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.
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
Worshippers can now check congestion levels in real time before entering key areas of the Grand Mosque.
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.