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Saudi Arabia Using AI, Drones, and Facial Recognition For Hajj 2026

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May 25, 2026

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Using AI, Drones, and Facial Recognition For Hajj

Saudi authorities have built their most advanced security operation yet for Hajj 2026, using artificial intelligence and drone technology to manage crowds and catch unauthorised pilgrims.

Mobile Medical Units Launched on Hijrah Road hajj 2026

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May 25, 2026

Hajj 2026: Mobile Medical Units Launched on Hijrah Road

Saudi Arabia has activated specialised mobile medical vehicles along the highway between Madinah and Makkah to provide on-the-road healthcare for pilgrims.

Sun to Align Directly Above the Kaaba on Eid al Adha 2026 The First Time in 139 Years

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May 24, 2026

Sun to Align Directly Above the Kaaba on Eid al-Adha 2026 — The First Time in 139 Years

On May 27, 2026, at 12:18 PM Makkah time, the sun will sit exactly above the Kaaba, casting no shadow and giving perfect Qibla alignment on a rare Eid al-Adha.

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May 22, 2026

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims To Get Pre-Packed Pebble Bags Across Muzdalifah and Mina for Hajj

Kidana to distribute ready-to-use bags at over 300 points across Muzdalifah and Mina, removing one more burden from pilgrims before the stoning ritual.

Saudi Doctors Save Uzbek Pilgrim After Heart Attack in Makkah

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May 22, 2026

Hajj 2026: Saudi Doctors Save Uzbek Pilgrim After Heart Attack in Makkah

Medical teams in Makkah treated the pilgrim in time for him to continue his Hajj 2026 journey.

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May 22, 2026

Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (May 22, 2026)

Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.

Hajj 2026 Jordanian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah Ahead of Hajj

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May 21, 2026

Hajj 2026: Jordanian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah Ahead of Hajj

Ziad Mohammed Al-Kilani, 73, passed away in a Makkah hospital while preparing to perform Hajj with his wife.

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May 21, 2026

Hajj 2027 Planning Begins on May 29, 2026

Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah says planning for the next Hajj season begins on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah, before the current one ends.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Temperature Around the Kaaba Remains at 24C

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May 21, 2026

Temperature Around the Kaaba Remains at 24°C Even in Peak Summer Heat

Masjid al-Haram’s 155,000-ton cooling system keeps indoor temperatures steady while Makkah’s summer heat exceeds 45°C.

byRukhsar Rehman

Saeed Aal Zuhayr muadhin of Masjid al Rajhi in Makkah

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May 21, 2026

Hajj 2026: Saeed Aal-Zuhayr to Call Adhan at Masjid Namira and Masjid al-Khaif for Hajj

The muadhin of Masjid al-Rajhi in Makkah has been appointed to give the adhan at two of Hajj’s most important prayer sites.

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May 20, 2026

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Can Now Access Hajj 2026 Permits on Tawakkalna App

Saudi Arabia’s national app now displays all Hajj 2026 permit types in one place, covering pilgrims, workers, vehicles, and volunteers.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Hajj 2026 Full 5G Coverage

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May 20, 2026

Hajj 2026: Full 5G Coverage Now Active Across All Hajj Locations

Saudi Ministry of Media confirms complete 5G network rollout at Masjid al-Haram, Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah ahead of Hajj 2026.

Saudi Arabia Cuts Gap Between Prayer Times for Hajj 2026 Pilgrims

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May 19, 2026

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Cuts Gap Between Prayer Times for Hajj Pilgrims

Ministry of Islamic Affairs orders shorter gaps between Adhan and Iqamah across Makkah and the holy sites.

Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Face Temperatures Up to 47 Celcius

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May 19, 2026

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Face Temperatures Up to 47°C

Saudi meteorologists warn of extreme heat and poor air quality across Makkah and the holy sites throughout the Hajj 2026 season.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Hajj 2026 Political and Sectarian Flags Banned at Hajj 2026 Locations

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May 18, 2026

Hajj 2026: Political and Sectarian Flags Banned at Hajj 2026 Locations

Saudi Interior Ministry extends ban to all roads and courtyards leading to Mecca and Medina holy sites.

byMohammad bin Abdullah