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MECCA (AP) — Muslim pilgrims have concluded the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Saturday by circling around the holy site of the black cube-shaped Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. This year, over 1.5...

Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it safer

Saudi Arabia hails the successful completion of the 1447 AH Hajj, with 1.7 million pilgrims performing rituals in safety, comfort and highly organised conditions.

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is required once in a lifetime for every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to perform it.

Saudi Arabia’s Tawakkalna app now offers Hajj services in 19 languages, helping pilgrims access permits, guidance and digital tools for a smoother pilgrimage.

Saudi Arabia readies 33,000 buses and 5,000 taxis for Hajj 2026, boosting safe, efficient transport and smooth pilgrim movement across Mecca’s holy sites.

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reiterates that the Hajj visa is the only valid permit, as Saudi Arabia cracks down on fake offers and unlicensed Hajj campaigns

Hajj 2026 preparations intensify as over 860,000 foreign pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia, supported by new digital services, transport plans and Vision 2030 initiatives.

AI-powered multilingual robot launched at Mecca’s Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque to provide religious guidance, instant translations and smart services for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia enhances Hajj services at the Prophet’s Mosque with electric wheelchairs, accessible paths, elevators and multilingual guidance for vulnerable pilgrims.

All Hajj 2026 workers in Saudi Arabia must get the meningococcal vaccine 10 days before duty, as authorities boost health measures to curb disease spread among pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia updates Hajj booking rules with a six-hour payment limit and major Mina tent upgrades, aiming to improve seat allocation, comfort and infrastructure.

UAE issues 15 key health measures for Hajj pilgrims, stressing mandatory vaccines, fitness, first aid kits and preventive steps for a safe pilgrimage.

Pilgrims can now call Saudi Arabia’s unified 1966 hotline anytime for multilingual support, fast responses and improved Hajj and Umrah service quality.

Find out if UAE residents will enjoy a six-day Eid Al Adha 2026 break, expected dates for Arafat Day, and how public and school holidays align.

Hajj pilgrims bringing controlled medicines to Saudi Arabia must secure SFDA clearance, submit medical documents and follow strict 30-day dosage limits.

Dubai sets fixed Adahi prices for Hajj 2026 to boost transparency, standardise sacrifice vouchers and ensure fair support for underprivileged families.

Phase two of Saudi Arabia’s Arafat shading and cooling project adds canopies, misting fans and cooling units to protect Hajj 2026 pilgrims from heat.

Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia can now travel using a digital visitor ID via the Absher platform, replacing physical passports and simplifying their journey.

Mobile passport counters with biometric scanning are being rolled out across Saudi Arabia to cut queues and ease Hajj 2026 pilgrim arrivals at all entry points.