International Hajj 2026 Flights to Begin on April 18
Key Takeaways International Hajj flights officially begin on April 18, 2026, with the arrival window running until May 21, 2026.
Woman Arrested at Masjid al-Haram After Attempting to Cut Piece of Kiswa
Summery A woman from a Turkish Hajj group was detained after attempting to cut a piece of the Kaaba’s Kiswah
Over 9 Million Iftar Meals Served at Masjid an-Nabawi During Ramadan 2026
Key Takeaways 9,015,322 free Iftar meals were served at Masjid an-Nabawi during Ramadan 1447 AH. All meals were provided free
Umrah Visa Holders To Leave Saudi Arabia before April 18
Key Takeaways April 18, 2026 is the final date for Umrah visa holders to depart Saudi Arabia. The deadline is
Over 33 Million Iftar Meals Served at the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2026
Key Takeaways Over 33 million Iftar meals were served across both holy mosques throughout Ramadan 1447 AH. The meals were
Eid al-Fitr 2026 Prayer Held Five Times at Tokyo Mosque Due to High Attendance
Key Takeaways Tokyo Camii, Japan’s largest mosque, held Eid al-Fitr prayer five times on Friday morning due to overwhelming attendance.
Over 1.68 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia
Key Takeaways Over 1.68 million international Umrah pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan 2026. Prayer reservations at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah
Masjid al-Haram Installs 350 Column Coding Boards to Help Pilgrims Navigate
Key Takeaways 350 colour-coded directional boards have been installed on columns throughout Masjid al-Haram to improve navigation for visitors. Boards
Masjid al-Haram Deploys 240 Staff Under “Ask Me” Initiative to Guide Pilgrims
Key Takeaways 240 male and female staff have been deployed across Masjid al-Haram’s courtyards under the “Ask Me” initiative. Teams
Shawwal Moon Not Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr 2026 on Friday, March 20
Key Takeaways The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on the evening of March 18, 2026, despite
