Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Mobile Passport Counters for Hajj Pilgrims
Biometric devices deployed at airports, land borders, and seaports to speed up entry for elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities.
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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.
Hajj 2026: Nigeria Hajj Flights at Risk as Fuel Costs Triple
Jet fuel surge adds ₦126 million per flight, airlines warn operations may not continue.
Hajj 2026: Jamarat’s Cooling and Rest Areas Upgraded for Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s holy sites developer replaces 200 spray columns with modern misting fans and builds over 66,000 sqm of rest space for pilgrims.
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 2026: Indonesia To Provide 3 Million Self-Heating Meals for Hajj Pilgrims
New heatless food technology lets pilgrims warm meals using only water, with no stove or electricity needed.
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.
Dugalica Mosque Reopens in Bosnia After 1992 Destruction
Ottoman-era mosque in Nevesinje restored to original design with Türkiye’s support, reopening draws hundreds of Bosniaks.
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.
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: Haramain Train Runs Until 2:50 AM During Hajj
Haramain High-Speed Railway extends its service into the early hours of the morning to ease travel for pilgrims this Hajj season.
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: 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.
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Mother and Son Die in Road Crash 13 Days Before Hajj Flight
A Kano family loses two members just days before their planned journey to Makkah.