Makkah Municipality invites catering contractors to register for Hajj 1447 season, starting Tuesday 29 Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH, as preparations begin for next year’s pilgrimage.
Saudi Ministry of Hajj announces all pilgrim accommodation licenses for 2026 Hajj season must be obtained through Ministry of Tourism’s electronic platform, with February 1, 2026 deadline for registration.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah completes key initiatives eight months ahead of pilgrimage season through international coordination and digital transformation.
Hajj 2026 wait times drop to 35 mins at Makkah miqats. Al-Taneem, Qarn al-Manazil upgrades live. 99% satisfaction rate. Full readiness by Aug 20, 2026.
Mandatory Nusuk Masar payments, licensed service providers, and medical certificates required as ministry tightens control over pilgrimage services worldwide.
President Prabowo restructures Hajj management (BP Haji) under a centralized ministry-tier body to streamline services and eliminate bureaucratic overlap.