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Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition

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August 20, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition

Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah won the top prizes at the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition in Makkah.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Indonesia Launches Sharia Compliant Gold ETF

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August 10, 2026

Indonesia Launches Sharia-Compliant Gold ETF

New Islamic finance product lets investors trade gold on the Indonesia Stock Exchange without holding physical bullion.

byMaisah

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July 7, 2026

Hajj 2027 Cost Set to Rise

Officials say Saudi price rises, fuel costs, and currency shifts will push Hajj costs up in 2027 for pilgrims across countries, not just one nation.

bySamira Yusuf

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June 23, 2026

King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026

Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.

byMaisah

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May 30, 2026

Hajj 2026: Indonesian Woman Aged 104 Becomes Oldest Pilgrim at Hajj

Mbah Marsiyah, born in 1921, saved for years by selling porridge — keeping her dream secret until her money was ready.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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April 28, 2026

Hajj 2026: Indonesia To Provide 3 Million Self-Heating Meals for Hajj Pilgrims

New heatless food technology lets pilgrims warm meals using only water, with no stove or electricity needed.

byMaisah

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April 16, 2026

Hajj 2026: First Hajj Flights To Arrive on April 18 From Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India

The first Hajj 2026 flights carrying pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia are scheduled to land in Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026 — marking the official start of the Hajj 2026 arrival season.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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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

Bus Carrying Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Catches Fire Near Madinah

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March 31, 2026

Bus Carrying Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Catches Fire Near Madinah, All 24 Passengers Unharmed

A bus transporting 24 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims caught fire on a highway near Madinah on March 26, 2026, after a tyre burst and smoke emerged from the front of the vehicle. All passengers evacuated safely with no injuries.

bySamira Yusuf

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March 30, 2026

International Hajj 2026 Flights to Begin on April 18

International Hajj flight operations will officially begin on April 18, 2026, with Pakistan’s first flights departing from Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Multan, and Indonesia’s first departure set for April 22.

byMaisah

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February 13, 2026

Indonesia To Buy New Land Near Masjid al Haram For Hajj Village

Indonesia’s Donantara plans to build 13 towers to accommodate up to 22,000 pilgrims after securing prime real estate near Makkah’s Grand mosque.

byMaisah

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February 11, 2026

Indonesia to Ship 2,280 Tonnes of Domestic Rice for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

The export will cut catering costs and meet pilgrims’ preference for Indonesian rice, with shipments targeted during early Ramadan.

byMaisah

bustling singapore hawker center dining scene

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January 8, 2026

Indonesia to Provide Free Meals for Mothers and Toddlers During Ramadan 2026

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) continues during school holidays and Ramadan month, focusing pregnant women and young children to combat stunting.

byMaisah

Indonesian Hajj Village Project in Makkah

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January 8, 2026

Indonesian Hajj Village Project in Makkah Set for 2028 Launch

Minister confirms hotel complex will not be ready for 2026 Hajj, citing standard construction timelines, with phased opening expected within two years.

byMaisah

Garuda Indonesia airliner in flight over runway

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December 23, 2025

Garuda Indonesia to Transport Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims from 2026 to 2028

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.

byMaisah