Hajj 2026: Hajj Courses Launched For Preachers and Pilgrims in Madinah
Saudi Arabia prepares mosque leaders for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season through two new scholarly training programmes.
Hajj 2026: India Asks Hajj Pilgrims to Pay Extra ₹10,000 for Airfare
Extra ₹10,000 per pilgrim approved after fuel price surge; payment due May 15.
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Latest updates from Hajj 2026.
Hajj 2026: 700+ Medical Staff, 90 Ambulances Ready for Madinah Hajj Season
Saudi health authorities deploy emergency services across Madinah to support Hajj pilgrims from Dhul-Qi’dah to Muharram 1448.
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Plan Railway from Jeddah to Istanbul via Holy Cities
A feasibility study is due by end of 2026, reviving a route with roots in Ottoman history.
Hajj 2026: Makkah Municipality Opens Hajj Seasonal Job Applications for Saudis
Holy Capital Municipality is hiring Public Services Supervisors and Heavy Truck Drivers for the 2026 Hajj season.
Only Hajj Visa and Permit Holders Permitted to Perform Hajj 2026, Saudi Interior Ministry
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has clarified that only holders of a valid Hajj visa or official Hajj permit are permitted to perform Hajj 1447 AH — with violators facing a SAR 20,000 fine, deportation, and a 10-year entry ban into the Kingdom.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Must Always Carry Nusuk ID Card
The Nusuk ID Card is now a mandatory document for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, required for entry into Makkah, the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) and the Holy Sites. Without it, entry will not be granted.
Bus Carrying Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Catches Fire Near Madinah, All 24 Passengers Unharmed
A bus transporting 24 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims caught fire on a highway near Madinah on March 26, 2026, after a tyre burst and smoke emerged from the front of the vehicle. All passengers evacuated safely with no injuries.
Woman Arrested at Masjid al-Haram After Attempting to Cut Piece of Kiswa
A woman travelling with a Turkish Hajj group was detained by security forces at Masjid al-Haram after she attempted to cut a piece of the Kaaba’s covering — the Kiswah — with scissors to keep as a souvenir.
Eid al Fitr 2026 Date Announcements: All Around The World
Real-time announcements of Eid al-Fitr 2026 from all around the world.
Bolton’s Largest Mosque Brings Together 130 Guests for Interfaith Iftar
Zakariyya Jaa’me Mosque in Bolton opened its doors to over 130 guests from different faiths and backgrounds for a shared Iftar, offering mosque tours, a talk on fasting and community, and a communal breaking of the fast during Ramadan 2026.
March 20 Is the Last Date for Umrah Visa Issuance Before Hajj 2026
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set March 20, 2026 as the final date for issuing Umrah visas, with April 3, 2026 as the last permitted date to enter Saudi Arabia before the Hajj season begins.
Prophet’s Mosque Launches Quran Recitation Program for Itikaf Participants
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques has launched a dedicated Quran recitation program for Itikaf participants at Masjid an-Nabawi, while the Ministry of Islamic Affairs rolls out women’s services system across key mosques in Madinah.
Hotel-to-Masjid al-Haram Transport Booking Service Launched for Umrah Pilgrims
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced a new electronic transport booking service, allowing Umrah pilgrims to request vehicles directly from their hotels to the Grand Mosque without visiting any transportation point.