Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Told to Stay in Camps Between 10 am and 4 pm
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warns outdoor movement during peak heat hours puts pilgrims at serious risk.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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°C
Saudi meteorologists warn of extreme heat and poor air quality across Makkah and the holy sites throughout the Hajj 2026 season.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia to Use Drones to Deliver Medicines at Holy Sites
Drones will carry medicines and medical samples across Makkah and Madinah sites, cutting delivery times from 90 minutes to six minutes.
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.
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 Will No Longer Fall in Summer for the Next 25 Years
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology says 2026 opens a new seasonal phase for the pilgrimage.
Hajj 2026: Mina Tents Set Up Begins
Preparations for Mina tent camps have started for Hajj 2026, focusing on safety, comfort, and services for millions of pilgrims.
Major Project Inaugurated in Mina with 62 Buildings to Host Over 15,000 Pilgrims
The Minister of Hajj has inaugurated the Rabigh Qadeena project in Mina — a 33,000 m² development comprising 62 buildings capable of housing more than 15,000 pilgrims, with a full 10-tower complex expanding that capacity to approximately 30,000.
Can Pilgrims Charge Their Phones in Mina Tents During Hajj?
Most Mina tents have one or two electrical sockets, but Arafat and Muzdalifah have no electricity at all — making power banks and extension cords essential items for every Hajj pilgrim.
Saudi Arabia Bans Cooking Gas Use in Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat During Hajj 2022
Saudi Arabia has announced a ban on using cooking gas cylinders of various types and sizes for cooking…