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.
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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.
Hajj 2026: Malaysian Mother Gifts Son Hajj After Years of Savings
Eusoff Azman from Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, has expressed deep gratitude after being chosen to perform Hajj for the 2026 season, crediting his mother’s long-term planning and sacrifice for making the journey possible.
Fact-Check: Were Hajj Pilgrims Sent Back Over Henna (Mehendi) Biometric Issue? No.
A false claim is circulating on social media saying women arriving at Madinah airport for Hajj were turned away because henna on their hands blocked fingerprint scans. This is not true.
Hajj 2026: Mina Gets 7,838 Toilets Across 79 Two-Story Complexes
Saudi Arabia completes the second phase of its Mina sanitation overhaul, cutting wait times by 75% ahead of this year’s pilgrimage.
Hajj 2026: Malaysian Hajj Pilgrim Dies in Makkah
A 65-year-old from Pahang collapsed at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) during Friday prayers (1 May) and died from heart complications.
Hajj 2026: Hajj Courses Launched For Preachers and Pilgrims in Madinah
Saudi Arabia prepares mosque leaders for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season through two new scholarly training programmes.
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.