Jeddah Airport Moves 7 Airlines to Hajj Terminal in October 2026
Seven airlines are shifting from the North Terminal to the Hajj and Umrah Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport between 1 and 15 October 2026.
Muslim Surgeon Dr. Amer Raza Sets UK Record With 400+ Robotic Surgeries
Muslim surgeon Dr Amer Raza sets a UK record as his single-port robotic surgery programme at Cromwell Hospital surpasses 400 procedures.
Spanish City Lleida Bans Burqa and Niqab With Fines Up to €750
Spanish City Lleida votes 16-11 to ban full-face coverings in most public spaces, with fines of up to €750.
Urwa Palace in Madinah Reopens: Free Entry, 10 AM–6 PM
Renovated site offers guided tours, shows and suspended walkways, with free entry from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Libya Closes Hajj 2027 Lottery At 1.2 Million Applicants
Libya’s Hajj authority logs over 1.2 million lottery applicants through the “Hujjaj” platform for Hajj 2027.
Pakistan: Umrah Vaccine Deadline Extended to October 10
Pilgrims get 15 more days to travel without the vaccine requirement, while Karachi’s centres struggle with crowds.
Saudi Arabia Launches 4th Edition of Umrah and Visit Forum
Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah opens the forum as registrations grow 157% between 2024 and 2026.
Bangladesh Hajj 2027 Registration Ends Sept 24
The Ministry of Religious Affairs says the deadline will not be extended, with 78,500 pilgrim places allocated.
UAE Launches New AI Software ‘Hilal’ for Crescent Sighting
The Abu Dhabi-based IAC built “Hilal,” AI software that photographs ultra-thin crescents near the sun.
Fact Check: Viral Video Does Not Show Houthi Drone Interception Near Makkah
Viral footage claimed to show a Houthi drone intercepted near Makkah is actually old footage from an earlier incident in Madinah.
Belgium: East Flanders Fires Muslim Teacher Over Headscarf
Hadija Amajoud was fired from her Assenede school after refusing to remove her headscarf under a province ban.
Two Egyptian Umrah Pilgrims Killed in Bus Crash in Makkah
Bus carrying 47 Egyptian pilgrims crashes near Al-Jumum on the way to Makkah, leaving 25 injured.
Children’s Activities Start at Masjid al-Haram Library Through 26 August 2026
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques is running cultural and educational activities for children at the Makkah Haram Library.
Saudi Arabia Begins Early Preparations for Hajj 1448 With 75+ Countries
Saudi Arabia has started early preparations for Hajj 1448 by meeting Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries to improve coordination and pilgrim services.
Umrah Pilgrims Must Book Nusuk Service Package for Every Visit
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says a valid multiple-entry visa does not remove the need to book a package and permit for each trip.