If you’re planning Hajj in 2026, here’s a big update to lock in early: Saudi Arabia will start issuing Hajj visas on Sunday, February 8—months ahead of the actual pilgrimage.The early rollout is part ...

The Saudi government mandates biometric verification for Hajj visas. Use the 'Saudi Visa Bio' app or visit Tasheer Centres ...

Pakistan on Wednesday announced stricter regulations for private Hajj operators for the 2026 pilgrimage, following widespread ...

Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has informed stakeholders, pilgrims, ...

Ahead of the deadline set by the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, ...

The national Hajj programmes coordinating agency, the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (POAG),  has introduced a mandatory medical examination and certification for all prospective pilgrims ...

Every year, millions of Muslims from across the globe journey to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to perform Hajj — one of the five pillars of Islam and the most significant spiritual undertaking ...

Seven medical facilities and centres in six regions have been designated as screening centres for the mandatory Hajj medical examination and screening for prospective pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season ...

CAIRO (AP) — More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi ...

NAHCON said the conclusion of the accommodation uploads and approval/acceptance by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj is in line with the directive of Vice President Kashim Shettima.The National Hajj ...