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.
Hajj 2026: Saudia Group Expands Hajj Services with New Arafat Facility
Packages now cover 4,200 pilgrims from 43 countries, with new infrastructure across Mina, Arafat, and digital tools for pilgrim planning.
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Governor Gives 200 Riyals and Free Ihram to Each Hajj Pilgrim
Kano State’s 3,620 pilgrims head to Saudi Arabia from May 14, with cash support, free Ihram, and a direct message from the governor to represent Nigeria with honour.
Hajj 2026: Trolley Bags Banned for Mina During Hajj
Pilgrims must leave extra luggage behind as officials enforce a strict one-bag rule for the journey to Mina.
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.
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.
Arabic Teaching Program Launches at Masjid al-Haram
New training helps teachers at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) teach Arabic to non-native speakers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.