Hajj 2026: Pakistani Man Finally Selected for Hajj After 10 Years of Rejection
Ten years of failed ballots, a pandemic, a lost wife, and a missed deadline could not stop Safdar Khan from reaching Makkah.
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Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Contracting System for Umrah 2026 Season
Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has gone live with a new digital contracting service…
Japanese Firm Builds Compact Prayer Room for Muslim Visitors
A welfare equipment maker in Okayama has created a wooden plug-and-place prayer unit after a staff member saw a Muslim friend struggle to find anywhere to pray.
Hajj 2026: Masjid an-Nabawi Deploys Full Accessibility System for Special Hajj Pilgrims
Dedicated routes, wheelchair services, multilingual guidance teams, and smart navigation tools are in place to support elderly and disabled pilgrims at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) this Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Governor Gives 200 Riyals and Free Ihram to Each Hajj Pilgrim
Kano State’s 3,620 pilgrims head to Saudi Arabia from May 14, with cash support, free Ihram, and a direct message from the governor to represent Nigeria with honour.
Self-Driving Bus Launched at Quba Mosque
The Public Transport Authority tests a driverless shuttle on a 700-metre track inside the mosque’s inner courtyard as part of a 60-day trial.
Hajj 2026: Trolley Bags Banned for Mina During Hajj
Pilgrims must leave extra luggage behind as officials enforce a strict one-bag rule for the journey to Mina.
Hajj 2026: Volunteer Jobs Open at Masjid an-Nabawi
Saudi residents and citizens can apply through the National Volunteer Work Platform to serve pilgrims in Madinah this Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: Hajj Robot To Help Pilgrims in 69 Languages
A robotic guide capable of conversing in 69 languages has gone live at one of Saudi Arabia’s largest land-entry reception centres ahead of Hajj 2026.
Hajj 2026: Makkah Schools Switch to Online Classes Due To Hajj
Schools in the holy city go remote as pilgrims begin arriving for Hajj 2026, with Eid al-Adha holidays two weeks away.
Saudi Arabia Installs Smart Road Lights to Reduce Driver Fatigue During Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia launched the Darbak Noor initiative to improve road safety for guests of Allah. It features 16 lasers and 1110 solar lights on the Makkah-Madinah road to reduce driver fatigue.
Hajj 2026: Hajj Education Course Launched at Quba Mosque for 200,000 Pilgrims
36 scholars will teach Hajj rituals at Madinah’s Quba Mosque from 6 May until the end of Dhu al-Qa’dah 1447.
Hajj 2026: Makkah Opens Food Truck License Applications for Hajj
The Holy Capital Municipality begins accepting seasonal vehicle permits from May 5, with strict rules on locations, activities, and timelines.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Expands Cooling and Shade Areas in Arafat
Kidana completes phase two of the Mount Mercy shading project, giving five times more pilgrims access to cooled areas than last year.
Hajj 2026: High-Tech Cooling Umbrellas Installed Hajj Pilgrims at Masjid Namira
Arafat site features advanced sun protection for pilgrims during critical Hajj rituals.