Abstract: A vast number of Muslims come to Makkah, Saudi Arabia every year to perform Hajj and Umrah, and the kingdom plans to reach 30 million annually by Vision 2030 through the incorporation of ...

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The compulsory one-day training program for intending Hajj pilgrims for Hajj 2026 will commence on January 1, aiming to educate pilgrims about Hajj rituals and administrative ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the opening of its application portal for the 2026 National Medical Team (NMT), marking an early and strategic step in preparation for ...

Saudi Arabia has released a draft of strict new regulations for Hajj transportation to ensure safe and reliable travel for millions of pilgrims. Service providers must obtain permits, meet technical ...

The draft mandates a permit from the Hajj transport authority for all service providers Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Mecca and the Holy Sites has released draft regulations outlining a ...

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued an advisory for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims as the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has set the last date for finalising Housing and Services ...

TAJBank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on the Hajj Savings Scheme to support aspiring pilgrims nationwide. The parley takes place at a ...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released the 2026 Hajj health requirements and guidelines for intending pilgrims. The guidelines, issued for Hajj 1447 AH (2026), outline the mandatory and recommended ...

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — This year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia attracted the lowest number of pilgrims for 30 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period, according to figures released Thursday. The annual ...

Millions of Muslims have gathered in Mecca, marking the beginning of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage—the world's largest annual religious gathering. It is year 1446 in the Islamic calendar. Pilgrims are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Hajj, the world’s largest annual pilgrimage, begins today in ...