Muslim pilgrims in Mecca mark final day of Hajj and end of Eid al-Adha festival | Africanews

Muslim pilgrims in Mecca mark final day of Hajj and end of Eid al-Adha festival | Africanews

1.7 million pilgrims completed Hajj 2026 in Mecca, concluding with the three-day stoning ritual in Mina under 40°C+ heat despite the ongoing Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia's mass-event management at this scale signals continued Gulf investment in crowd-safety infrastructure and smart-city operations.