Ministry of Health launches vaccination campaign for 1447 AH season, requiring meningitis shot within last five years and seasonal flu after September 2025.
Holy city authorities require all catering establishments to update data on electronic platform ahead of 1447 AH Hajj season, with applications due by 30 Rajab.
Indonesian National airline signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, guaranteeing capacity and reduced fares for pilgrims over the next three pilgrimage seasons.
Ministry warns private pilgrimage companies that negligence causing pilgrims to miss Hajj 2026 will result in permanent operating bans and financial penalties.
New regulation prohibits pilgrims under age 12 from participating in 2026 Hajj, a safety measure implemented after heat-related fatalities in previous hajj seasons.
New regulations bar pilgrims with serious medical conditions from performing Hajj, with deportation for those presenting fraudulent health certificates.