Hajj 2026: 1.7 million pilgrims from 165 countries
Saudi Arabia announced that more than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, including over 1.5 million arriving from abroad representing 165 nationalities.
News for pilgrims
Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.
The Al-Mashair Metro transported 314,000 pilgrims in two days
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced that the number of passengers transported by Al-Mashair Al-Muqaddasah Metro Project since its official launch on Monday morning until the completion of transporting pilgrims to Arafat at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday exceeded 314,000.
Innovations in Medical Assistance for Pilgrims during Hajj
The "Red Crescent" has enhanced its services during Hajj with over 3000 smart and eco-friendly emergency assistance tools. Among them: 🟢 air-conditioned golf carts 🟢 and the "Rufaidah Cart," newly introduced for quick access to emergencies in crowded areas 🌴 @SaudiaUAE
Digital Networks of Hajj: How 5G Transforms Pilgrimage
·5G accounted for more than 51% of total usage on the Day of Arafah with a year-on-year increase of 16% in 5G adoption.·Enhanced network performance across download speeds, latency, call completion, and operational availability. stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has successfully delivered one of the world’s most demanding digital and operational performances on the Day of Arafah.This year, stc group accommodated a historic growth in demand for digital services, while maintaining the highest levels of network stability and operational capacity amid dynamic crowd movements and p
Sun Protection During Pilgrimage: Authorities' Recommendations
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) called on pilgrims to follow preventive guidelines, especially during the midday hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, to help mitigate the effects of high temperatures at the holy sites.
Smart Watches for Pilgrims: Medical Monitoring During Hajj
PILGRIMS WITH HEART CONDITIONS ARE GIVEN SMART WATCHES In Medina, pilgrims with heart conditions have begun receiving smart watches for continuous medical monitoring during Hajj. The devices track pulse, ECG, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, physical activity, and overall health status 24/7. All data is transmitted in real-time to doctors through a digital system and virtual medical centers, allowing medical staff to respond quickly to any deterioration without needing to interrupt Hajj or go to the hospital. The project is called "Your Hajj Companion" and is implemented by the healthcare system of Saudi Arabia. 🌴 @SaudiaUAE
Drones Deliver Medications to Pilgrims During Hajj
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.