Hajj 2026: Successful Completion of the Pilgrimage Season
Prince Saud bin Mishaal declared the success of Hajj 2026, praising leadership support, security efforts and services that enabled pilgrims to perform rituals safely.
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A Sign of an Accepted Hajj — Spiritual Transformation of the Pilgrim
MAKKAH — Sheikh Bandar Balila, imam and khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, said that a primary sign of an accepted Hajj is a pilgrim returning with a more pious heart and purer conduct. Delivering the Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Balila emphasized that worship is a lifelong journey, describing Hajj as a school of faith that instills patience and monotheism. The imam reminded pilgrims to complete their remaining Tashreeq rituals, including the stoning of the Jamarat, and stressed that the Farewell Tawaf is mandatory before departing Makkah.
Safety Technologies at Hajj: Drones and Geolocation
In the heart of the holy sites, the Civil Defense Command and Control Center is driving real-time situational awareness and rapid response through an advanced suite of tech-driven systems.
Preparation for Hajj 2027: Planning Starts Now
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah met with representatives of Hajj companies to evaluate the current Hajj operations and launch early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season in Mina on Friday.
Kiswa of the Kaaba: the sacred garment of the Islamic sanctuary
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal handed over on Friday the new Holy Kaaba cover (Kiswa) to the Kaaba's gatekeeper.
Medical Evacuation of a Pilgrim: Emergency Assistance During Hajj
An air medical evacuation aircraft belonging to the Ministry of Defense carried out an emergency medical mission in record time, airlifting a woman pilgrim in her 20s, who is suffering from a critical diabetic coma, from Mina Emergency Hospital to a hospital in eastern Jeddah.
Real-Time Pilgrim Monitoring Technology
Part of the real-time monitoring and tracking system for pilgrims. The video shows instant updates on the location and nationality of each pilgrim, each bus, and each camp, as well as bus numbers and drivers' names. Since the beginning of the Hajj season to date, the technical infrastructure of Saudi Arabia has not experienced a single failure or outage, despite the colossal volume of incoming and outgoing traffic in the local network. 🌴 @SaudiaUAE