3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (203+ words) The Kiswa " the embroidered black cloth that covers the Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah " was lifted in the early hours of April 18, 2026, at 1 AM, signalling the official start of the Hajj 2026 season. The lifting came at the conclusion of…...

19+ hour, 2+ min ago  (169+ words) Bernama Pilgrims Begin Arriving In Makkah Under Comprehensive Services MAKKAH, April 20 (Bernama-SPA) -- The first groups of pilgrims have arrived in Makkah and proceeded to the Grand Mosque, marking the beginning of preparations for this year's Hajj, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…...

19+ hour, 27+ min ago  (167+ words) Saudi Arabia has allocated more than 3. 1 million seats for Hajj 2026 pilgrims through over 12, 000 scheduled and charter flights. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics introduced this aviation plan as part of a broader effort to ensure safe and seamless travel for…...

11+ hour, 26+ min ago  (159+ words) Riyadh, April 20, 2026, SPA -- Saudi Consul General in Karachi Mohammed Alsubaie and Hajj Director in Karachi Imtiaz Ali Shah visited the Makkah Route initiative lounge at the Karachi terminal of Jinnah International Airport in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the…...

5+ hour ago  (300+ words) After paying tribute to Zubeen Garg during Rongali Bihu, Assam's hajj pilgrims " whose first batch left for Jeddah on Sunday - will offer prayers for the legendary singer at the holy Kaaba (regarded as the abode of Allah). They will raise…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (770+ words) Pakistan's Hajj flight schedule 2026 officially began on 18 April 2026, with 468 flights set to transport around 119, 000 government-scheme pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by 21 May. The schedule, confirmed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, covers departures from eight Pakistani cities to…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (247+ words) As Hajj 2026 gets underway and Indian pilgrims begin arriving in Saudi Arabia, authorities have issued an advisory for intending pilgrims, focusing on timely registration, verified bookings and strict adherence to travel and health guidelines. Officials have advised pilgrims to complete…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (362+ words) Srinagar, Apr 18: Amid scenes of faith, emotion and hope, the first batch of Haj pilgrims from Kashmir Valley departed for Saudi Arabia on Saturday, marking the beginning of the sacred journey. Hundreds of family members gathered since early morning at…...

8+ hour, 29+ min ago  (300+ words) 2, 100 Haj pilgrims to fly for Mecca from April 24 The Times of India Nagpur: Around 2, 100 pilgrims from Central India will depart from Nagpur for the annual Haj pilgrimage beginning April 24, with a total of 15 flights scheduled till May 6 All flights will…...

19+ hour, 13+ min ago  (95+ words) ANTARA Foto A number of Immigration officers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are preparing for the operation of the Makkah Route at the Special Hajj and Umrah Terminal 2 F, Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten, on Monday (20/4/2026) The Kingdom…...