Haj 2026
- India
Ghaziabad Hindus shower love as elderly Muslim couple leave for Haj 2026
Uttar Pradesh: For every Muslim, embarking on a Haj pilgrimage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This annual pilgrimage to Makkah serves as the fifth pillar of Islam. It is considered a transformative journey…
- Hyderabad
Telangana Minister Azharduddin reviews preparations for Haj pilgrims
Hyderabad: Telangana Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin directed officials to ensure safe arrangements for the nearly 10,000 pilgrims departing from Hyderabad this year for Haj 2026. On Wednesday, April 22, during a…
- Middle East
Watch: Kaaba’s Kiswah raised ahead of Haj 2026
Makkah: As part of the preparations for the 1447 AH (2026) Haj season, authorities in Makkah have raised the lower portion of the Kiswah — the black silk covering of the Kaaba…
- India
Telangana pilgrims among 250 Indians stranded in Kuwait for Haj
Hyderabad: More than 250 Indian pilgrims selected for Haj 2026 are stranded in Kuwait amid travel disruptions, prompting urgent appeals for government intervention. A large number of those affected are from Telangana,…
- Telangana
Telangana Haj Committee gears up for May 4 departures from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: As the first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 18, the Telangana Haj Committee has begun preparations for those departing for the pilgrimage from Hyderabad Airport…
- India
Haj 2026: Over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims to depart in batches from April 18
Hyderabad: The Haj pilgrimage for 2026 will commence on April 18, with over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims set to depart in batches for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from multiple embarkation…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia warns of SR 100,000 fines, 10-year ban for Haj permit violations
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced stringent penalties for individuals attempting to perform Haj without a permit, as well as for those facilitating such violations, ahead of the 1447…
- Middle East
Saudi transit visa facility for Indians in Kuwait suspended
Kuwait: The Embassy of India in Kuwait has suspended its facilitation service for Saudi transit visas for Indian nationals with immediate effect, citing preparations for the upcoming Haj 2026 season. In an…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans expats entry to Makkah without official permits
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enforced new restrictions on entry to Makkah, barring expatriates and residents without valid permits as preparations intensify for the Haj 1447 AH/2026 season. In a post on X,…
- Photos
Photos: Vaccination camp for Haj 2026 pilgrims in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee has started a vaccination camp for pilgrims preparing for Haj 2026 from Telangana state. The vaccination drive is being conducted at two government hospitals in Hyderabad. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia starts Haj 2026 registration process for residents
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to perform Haj 1447 AH/2026 from within the Kingdom, including citizens and residents holding valid…
- Middle East
Strict mandatory health guidelines issued for Haj 2026
Hyderabad: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, released new guidelines for Haj 2026, introducing strict medical clearance requirements for those intending to perform the pilgrimage. The rules were…
- India
Haj pilgrims should choose only authorised operators: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake the Haj pilgrimage in 2026 to complete their bookings well in advance and ensure that…
- Middle East
Fact check: Did Saudi Arabia ban photography at Two Holy Mosques for Haj 2026?
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has not introduced any ban on photography inside Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for Haj 2026, despite widespread claims circulating on…
- Middle East
Watch: Three siblings win Haj 2026 lottery together
Cairo:: A video clip of three Egyptian siblings winning the Haj 2026 lottery together has went viral on social media, after all three names were drawn consecutively during a public selection event…
