More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Tuesday for the climax of Hajj 2026, enduring soaring desert temperatures as they prayed, recited Quranic verses, and sought forgiveness on Islam’s holiest day of pilgrimage. From before sunrise, streams of white-robed pilgrims moved toward Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahmah […]
Mina’s Transformation During Hajj Leaves Pilgrims Amazed
The holy valley of Mina transformed into one of the world’s largest temporary cities on Monday as hundreds of thousands of pilgrims began arriving for the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the official start of the core rituals of Hajj 2026. Located east of Mecca, Mina rapidly evolved from a quiet valley into a highly coordinated […]
More Pilgrims Arrive for Hajj 2026 Than 2025 Despite Gulf Conflict
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 […]