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title: "Hajj 2026: First Hajj Pilgrims Groups Arrive in Saudi Arabia"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/hajj-2026-first-hajj-pilgrims-groups-arrive-in-saudi-arabia\/"
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updated: "2026-04-18"
description: "First Hajj 2026 pilgrims land at Madinah Munawwarah airport to begin sacred journey."
taxonomies: ["News","Hajj 1447","Hajj 2026","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Hajj 2026: First Hajj Pilgrims Groups Arrive in Saudi Arabia

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/hajj-2026-first-hajj-pilgrims-groups-arrive-in-saudi-arabia/
Updated: 2026-04-18

**Key takeaways**

- First Hajj 2026 group reaches Madinah Munawwarah airport
- Arrival marks start of pilgrimage season operations
- Pilgrims begin spiritual preparations before Hajj rites

The first group of Hajj 2026 pilgrims has arrived at Madinah Munawwarah airport. The arrival marks the beginning of the pilgrimage season as guests start their sacred journey.

![hajj 2026 group arrival 2](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hajj-2026-group-arrival-2-1600x1261.webp)

Airport teams welcomed the pilgrims with guidance and support services. Travelers will visit Al Masjid Al-Nabawi for prayer and spiritual preparation before proceeding to Makkah for Hajj rituals.

![hajj 2026 group arrival 1](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hajj-2026-group-arrival-1-1600x1190.webp)

More groups are expected to arrive in the coming days as flight operations continue. Authorities have prepared transport, accommodation, and health services to support pilgrims throughout their stay.