1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026, Official Statistics
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics releases the official pilgrim count for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Told to Stay in Camps Between 10 am and 4 pm
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warns outdoor movement during peak heat hours puts pilgrims at serious risk.
Visit Timings For Rawdah (Riyaz ul Jannah) For Men and Women 2026
Updated time slots for men and women, with permits required every 365 days via Nusuk platform or instant access near mosque.
Hajj 2026: Arafah Sermon to Be Broadcast in 35 Languages
The General Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques will translate and stream the Day of Arafah sermon across digital platforms and The Islamic Information worldwide.
Saudi Arabia Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging on All Flights
Passengers flying to, from, or within Saudi Arabia can no longer recharge power banks while onboard — and are limited to carrying two devices each.
Hajj 2026: Hajj Without a Permit Is a Crime, Says Imam of Masjid al-Haram Maher Muaiqly
In his Friday sermon on 22 May 2026, Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Mu’ayqili urges pilgrims to honour Hajj 2026 regulations, uphold public safety, and seize the blessings of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Hajj 2027 Planning Begins on May 29, 2026
Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah says planning for the next Hajj season begins on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah, before the current one ends.
Hajj 2026: Madinah Deploys Smart Watches to Monitor Heart Patients During Hajj
Smart devices track vital signs in real time and connect pilgrims directly to medical teams at virtual clinics.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Can Now Access Hajj 2026 Permits on Tawakkalna App
Saudi Arabia’s national app now displays all Hajj 2026 permit types in one place, covering pilgrims, workers, vehicles, and volunteers.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Face Temperatures Up to 47°C
Saudi meteorologists warn of extreme heat and poor air quality across Makkah and the holy sites throughout the Hajj 2026 season.
Hajj 2026: Sheikh Ali Hudhaify Appointed to Deliver Arafat Khutbah for 2026 Hajj
His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has appointed Sheikh Ali Hudaify, the distinguished Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Nabawi in Medina, to deliver the revered Arafat Khutbah at Masjid Al Namirah.
Hajj 2026: Political and Sectarian Flags Banned at Hajj 2026 Locations
Saudi Interior Ministry extends ban to all roads and courtyards leading to Mecca and Medina holy sites.
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.
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.
Hajj 2026: Filipino Doctor Sells 6,000 Soaps on TikTok to Send Mother to Hajj
A family medicine specialist from Tawi-Tawi spent six months on TikTok live-selling soap at night to raise 350,000 pesos for her mother’s pilgrimage.