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GACA issues first drone delivery permit for medical services during Hajj
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (304+ words) MINA " The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued the first operational permit for limited drone-based delivery of medicines and medical logistics to Terra Drone Arabia within the holy sites in Makkah during the 2026 Hajj season. This reflects the…...
On Day of Tarwiyah, Mina transforms into a global benchmark for crowd management
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (223+ words) MINA " With the arrival of the first waves of pilgrims since dawn of the Day of Tarwiyah on Dhul Hijjah 8, Mina reveals itself as one of the world's most extraordinary examples of seasonal organization. Within a matter of days, the…...
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (516+ words) More than 1. 5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop of…...
No accommodation challenges for Ghanaian pilgrims " Hajj Advance Team
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (22+ words) The Pilgrim Affairs Office of Ghana has dismissed reports suggesting that Ghanaian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj are facing poor accommodation...
Muslims begin the annual pilgrimage to Mecca as Saudi city hits 42 C
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (402+ words) Hundreds of thousands have travelled to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as temperatures in the Middle Eastern country hit 42 C. Every year, millions of worshippers travel to the Saudi holy city of Mecca to take part in one of…...
Over 1. 5 million pilgrims descend on Mina, marking official beginning of Hajj
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (362+ words) MINA " More than 1. 5 million pilgrims descended on the tent city of Mina on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. The Mina holy site is located between Makkah and Muzdalifah, seven kilometers northeast…...
Gilani Felicitates Muslims, Hajj Pilgrims On Hajj, Youm-e-Arafah
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (139+ words) Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday extended heartfelt felicitations to Muslims across Pakistan and around the world, as well as to pilgrims performing Hajj, on the blessed occasions of Hajj and Youm-e-Arafah. In his special message, he said…...
What to know about Hajj 2026 as 1. 6 million Muslim pilgrims gather in Mecca
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (267+ words) Around 1. 6 million Muslims have gathered in Mecca for Hajj, one of the world's largest annual religious gatherings. It is a pilgrimage that every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it is required to perform at least once in their lifetime. (AP…...
Bakra Eid 2026: Why Eid-al-Adha Holds Special Importance During Hajj?
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (207+ words) Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering faith and obedience to Allah. According to Islamic belief, Prophet Ibrahim was commanded by Allah in a…...
Nigeria: 2026 Hajj - Yobe Govt Distributes Sr300 Hadaya Support to 1, 353 Pilgrims
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (241+ words) The Yobe State Government has commenced the distribution of 300 Saudi Riyals (SR) each to the 1, 353 pilgrims from the state participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to support the purchase of Hadaya (sacrificial ram), a mandatory rite of the pilgrimage. A statement…...