Saudi Arabia has received more than 1.5 million pilgrims from abroad ahead of Hajj 2026, Saudi officials said, as millions continue arriving despite months of regional instability and air travel disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. According to Saudi authorities, the number of international pilgrims has already exceeded last year’s foreign arrivals before the […]
Saudi Arabia Introduces New Routes and Rules for Hajj 2026
Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a detailed guide for Hajj 2026 aimed at improving safety, crowd management and movement of pilgrims during the annual Islamic pilgrimage in Makkah. Saudi authorities said the new guidelines seek to provide “a safe, organized, and calm environment for the guests of the Most Gracious” so pilgrims can perform […]