Mohammad bin Abdullah

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A mass communication graduate from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. He currently resides in the UK, where he is pursuing a degree in Islamic studies. He works for The Islamic Information as a news writer.

henna mehendi hajj 2026 immigration

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May 4, 2026

Fact-Check: Were Hajj Pilgrims Sent Back Over Henna (Mehendi) Biometric Issue? No.

A false claim is circulating on social media saying women arriving at Madinah airport for Hajj were turned away because henna on their hands blocked fingerprint scans. This is not true.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Hajj 2026 Mina Gets 7,838 Toilets Across 79 Two Story Complexes

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May 4, 2026

Hajj 2026: Mina Gets 7,838 Toilets Across 79 Two-Story Complexes

Saudi Arabia completes the second phase of its Mina sanitation overhaul, cutting wait times by 75% ahead of this year’s pilgrimage.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

students at masjid al haram

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April 30, 2026

Arabic Teaching Program Launches at Masjid al-Haram

New training helps teachers at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) teach Arabic to non-native speakers.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development saudi arabia

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April 28, 2026

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.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

hajj pilgrim at arafat 2026

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April 27, 2026

Hajj Will No Longer Fall in Summer for the Next 25 Years

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology says 2026 opens a new seasonal phase for the pilgrimage.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

street vendor cooking fish at indoor market

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April 23, 2026

Hajj 2026: 10-Year Jail and SAR 10 Million Fine for Food Violations During Hajj

Food businesses operating without license during the Hajj season face prison, heavy fines, and immediate shutdown.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Saudi Arabia Introduces Electronic Pilgrim Tracking System for Hajj 2026

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April 22, 2026

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.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

hajj 2026 miqat preparation completed

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April 22, 2026

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.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Mohammed Ali Abdul Rahman Al-Sindi Pakistani family masjid an nabawi serving coffee

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April 20, 2026

Pakistani Family Serves Tea and Coffee to Masjid an-Nabawi Visitors for 70 Years

A Pakistani family originally from Sindh province has been serving tea, coffee, and food to visitors of Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah for 70 years — a tradition started by the grandfather and now carried on by the third generation.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

kaaba kiswa lifted hajj 2026 april 18

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April 18, 2026

Hajj 2026: Kaaba’s Kiswa Lifted Ahead of Hajj

The Kiswa — the black cloth covering the Kaaba — was lifted at 1 AM on April 18, 2026, marking the beginning of the Hajj 2026 season following more than 10 days of maintenance.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

plane landing 2026

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April 16, 2026

Hajj 2026: First Hajj Flights To Arrive on April 18 From Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India

The first Hajj 2026 flights carrying pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia are scheduled to land in Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026 — marking the official start of the Hajj 2026 arrival season.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

free data sim hajj 2026

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April 15, 2026

Hajj 2026: Pakistan Provides Free SIM Cards with Data for Hajj Pilgrims

Pakistani Hajj pilgrims receive free local SIMs with calls and data for their Saudi stay under new government initiative.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Sheikh Sudais Says Performing Hajj Without a Permit Is Against Shariah

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April 14, 2026

Sheikh Sudais Says Performing Hajj Without a Permit Is Against Shariah

Sheikh Sudais stresses Hajj permits are required under Islamic law to protect pilgrims and ensure orderly worship.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Rabigh Qadeena Project in Mina

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April 14, 2026

Major Project Inaugurated in Mina with 62 Buildings to Host Over 15,000 Pilgrims

The Minister of Hajj has inaugurated the Rabigh Qadeena project in Mina — a 33,000 m² development comprising 62 buildings capable of housing more than 15,000 pilgrims, with a full 10-tower complex expanding that capacity to approximately 30,000.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Entry to Makkah Banned for Those Without Hajj Permit Ahead of Hajj 2026

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April 13, 2026

Entry to Makkah Banned for Those Without Hajj Permit Ahead of Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia’s General Security has announced that entry restrictions into Makkah will come into force from Monday, April 13, 2026 — corresponding to 25 Shawwal 1447 AH — with no entry permitted without a Hajj permit, Makkah residency ID, or Makkah work permit.

byMohammad bin Abdullah