Hajj 2025 is happening, the latest updates from Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Hajj 2025 updates news;

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Important Breakpoints of Hajj 2026:
- Sanitization
- Application forms
- Dates
- No Hajj without Nusuk permit
King Salman further approved some latest initiatives to give prompt healthcare to pilgrims coming for the Hajj pilgrimage.
This includes exempting accommodation facilities’ annual fees from municipal, and commercial activities in Madinah and Makkah, where the Hajj takes place.
For expats who are working in any activities that are related to Hajj and Umrah, the collection of renewal residency fee will be postponed for the next six points, which can be later paid in terms of yearly payment, confirms Saudi Press Agency.
Bus licenses of those transporting pilgrims will also be valid for a year without any additional charge. Customs duties collection will be postponed by three months which can also be paid later in four months.
Coronavirus Vaccine Is Not Mandatory for Hajj Pilgrimage in 2025
According to the Hajj and Umrah Ministry of Saudi Arabia, getting the Coronavirus vaccine is not mandatory for Hajj in 2025.
Effective Sanitization
The management of the holy sites has been installing the latest technologies to sanitize every pilgrim visiting the sacred places and installing the technology to identify people with high fever or any medical issues.
Hajj 2025 Application Form
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has closed Hajj applications as of now.
Hajj 2026 (1447 AH) is expected to take place from June 4-9, 2026, though exact dates depend on moon sighting.
Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to fall on June 6, 2026, coinciding with the Day of Arafah during Hajj.
The Day of Arafat in 2026 is expected to be on June 5, 2026, which is the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah.
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