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Early preparations for 2027 Hajj season begin

Lessons from Hajj 2026 reviewed to enhance coordination and pilgrim services

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Saudi authorities have begun early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, with officials recommending stronger operational planning, closer coordination among agencies and greater preparedness to further improve services for millions of pilgrims.

Dubai welcomes returning pilgrims with special stamp

The initiative reflected the UAE’s longstanding values of hospitality and appreciation

Dubai welcomes returning Hajj pilgrims with special passport stamp

Saudi Arabia announces successful 1447 AH Hajj

Kingdom says pilgrims completed rituals with ease, safety and reassurance

Pilgrims completed the main rites of Hajj, including standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and performing the stoning ritual in Mina.

Pilgrims perform four key rituals of Hajj

Hajj rituals coincided with the start of Eid Al Adha celebrations

More than 1.7 million pilgrims began performing key Hajj rituals, including the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat, shaving or trimming hair, animal sacrifice, Tawaf Al Ifadah and Sai between Safa and Marwah, on the third day of the annual pilgrimage.

Saudi warns pilgrims against sharing razors

The move aims to reduce the risk of infections transmitted through personal items

Pilgrims have been urged to avoid sharing shaving tools after completing Hajj rites to protect their safety and reduce the risk of infections transmitted through personal items.

Pilgrims depart Arafat for Muzdalifah

The departure from Arafat to Muzdalifah marks the third stage of the pilgrims' journey

After sunset prayers, pilgrims make their way down Mount Arafat to Muzdalifah, another holy site where they will sleep under the stars to prepare for the final stage of Hajj, the symbolic "stoning of the devil".

1.7 million pilgrims perform 1447 AH Hajj

Of these, international pilgrims accounted for 1,546,655

1.7 million pilgrims perform 1447 AH Hajj

13 health tips issued for UAE pilgrims heading to Hajj

Pilgrims urged to avoid heatstroke, dehydration and unsafe food during Hajj

EHS urged UAE pilgrims to strictly follow health precautions and seek immediate medical attention if they experience any symptoms during the journey

Hajj pilgrims urged to remain in Arafat camps until 4pm

The ministry also urged pilgrims to adhere to the approved dispatching plans and schedules

Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to remain in Arafat camps during peak heat hours

Eid Al Adha 2026: Pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat

Piligrims offer prayers of repentance on the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), offering prayers during the pinnacle of the annual Hajj on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers from around the world raised their hands in prayer and repentance on the sacred hill, marking one of the most significant moments of the pilgrimage.

Hajj enters 25-year cooler weather cycle from 2026

Islamic lunar calendar, 11 days shorter than Gregorian, drives Hajj seasonal shift

Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter

Saudi Arabia approves drone medical logistics for Hajj

Saudi Arabia has increasingly integrated AI and drone technology into Hajj operations

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued the first operational permit for the delivery of medicines and medical logistics using drones in the holy sites in Mecca during the 2026 Hajj season.

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