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In this section you will get News about Muslims and Islam living all around the world, The Islamic Information gives them exclusive coverage.

Only Hajj Visa and Permit Holders Permitted to Perform Hajj 2026

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April 14, 2026

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.

bySamira Yusuf

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April 14, 2026

Major Project Inaugurated in Mina with 62 Buildings to Host Over 15,000 Pilgrims

The Minister of Hajj has inaugurated the Rabigh Qadeena project in Mina — a 33,000 m² development comprising 62 buildings capable of housing more than 15,000 pilgrims, with a full 10-tower complex expanding that capacity to approximately 30,000.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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April 14, 2026

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Launches Online Makkah Entry Permits Through Absher and Muqeem

Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic entry permit system for Makkah, allowing residents and workers to apply online through the Absher and Muqeem portals as entry restrictions into the Holy Makkah came into force on April 13, 2026.

byMaisah

Entry to Makkah Banned for Those Without Hajj Permit Ahead of Hajj 2026

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April 13, 2026

Entry to Makkah Banned for Those Without Hajj Permit Ahead of Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia’s General Security has announced that entry restrictions into Makkah will come into force from Monday, April 13, 2026 — corresponding to 25 Shawwal 1447 AH — with no entry permitted without a Hajj permit, Makkah residency ID, or Makkah work permit.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Citizen Saves Toddler's Life With CPR at Quba Mosque in Madinah

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April 10, 2026

Citizen Saves Toddler’s Life With CPR at Quba Mosque in Madinah

A Saudi citizen saved the life of a 1.5-year-old girl at Quba Mosque in Madinah after she suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest, performing CPR until ambulance teams arrived and successfully restoring her pulse and consciousness.

byMaisah

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April 9, 2026

Indonesia Cuts Hajj 2026 Cost by Rp2 Million Per Pilgrim Despite Rising Fuel Prices

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Hajj 2026 costs will be reduced by Rp2 million per pilgrim — approximately US$117 — bringing the total to Rp87,409,366 (US$5,145) per pilgrim, despite significant increases in aviation fuel prices.

byWarda Shahid

US Tells American Muslims to Be Careful for Hajj 2026

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April 8, 2026

US Tells American Muslims to Be Careful for Hajj 2026

The US Embassy in Riyadh has advised American Muslims to reconsider participating in Hajj 2026 this year, citing the ongoing security situation in the region and intermittent travel disruptions following the US-Israel war against Iran.

byMaisah

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April 8, 2026

Pakistan Helps US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing an immediate halt to hostilities and inviting both delegations to Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations.

byWarda Shahid

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April 6, 2026

Saudia Airlines Now Uses Google Find Hub To Track Baggage

Saudia integrates Google Find Hub so travelers can securely share bag location to speed up recovery of delayed luggage, with full privacy control.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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April 6, 2026

LIVE: Hajj 2026 Updates with Live Streaming

Latest updates from Hajj 2026.

bySamira Yusuf

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April 6, 2026

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Must Carry Nusuk ID Card to Enter Makkah

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.

bySamira Yusuf

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April 4, 2026

Imam of Masjid al-Haram Sheikh Badr Al-Turki Arrives in Tanzania for First Official Visit

Sheikh Badr Al-Turki, Imam of Masjid al-Haram, has arrived in Tanzania for his first official visit, where he will preside over the International Quran Memorization Competition and lead several da’wah initiatives.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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April 3, 2026

Saudi Grand Mufti Al-Fawzan Deletes All Online Fatwas, Accounts and Content From the Internet

Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan has deleted his entire online presence — including his official website, Twitter account approaching one million followers, YouTube channel exceeding one million subscribers, and thousands of fatwas, lessons, sermons, and lectures.

byMaisah

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April 2, 2026

Is Lamine Yamal Muslim? Yes

YES FC Barcelona’s football sensation openly embraces his Muslim faith, making him one of football’s most prominent young Muslim athletes on the world stage.

byWarda Shahid

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April 1, 2026

Makkah To Get Its Own Airport, Plan Approved by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has officially approved plans for an international airport in Makkah al-Mukarramah — the first in the holy city’s history. RCMC CEO Eng. Saleh Al-Rasheed confirmed the announcement in Harvard Business Review Arabia, stating that feasibility studies have been completed and strategic directions approved. Here’s everything we know so far.

byMohammad bin Abdullah