MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the successful conclusion of the Hajj 2026 season, saying preparations for next year’s pilgrimage have already begun even before the last pilgrims depart for their home countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency. More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General Authority for Statistics, including 1,546,655 pilgrims from abroad and 160,646 citizens and residents from within the Kingdom.

Prince Saud bin Mishaal declared the success of Hajj 2026, praising leadership support, security efforts and services that enabled pilgrims to perform rituals safely.

Saudi Arabia hails the successful completion of the 1447 AH Hajj, with 1.7 million pilgrims performing rituals in safety, comfort and highly organised conditions.

The Ministry of Health announced that the 2026 Hajj season was entirely free of epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, confirming that the health of the pilgrims remained…

The Ministry of Health announced the successful conclusion of its health operations for the 2026 Hajj season, confirming that no epidemic outbreaks or public health threats were…

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the successful conclusion of the Hajj 2026 season, saying preparations for next year’s pilgrimage have already begun even…

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RIYADH: With the 2026 Hajj season now over and pilgrims leaving Makkah, Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, Saudi authorities have begun a major operation: dismantling temporary…

The Saudi Ministry of Health's announcement that the 2026 Hajj season was free from any epidemic outbreaks or health threats affecting public health received widespread praise…

MAKKAH: More than 39,000 volunteers participated in Saudi Arabia's Hajj 2026 operations, helping support over 1.7 million pilgrims as part of a successful seasonal plan…

Throughout May, Saudi Arabia was diligently preparing for the arrival of pilgrims, the safe performance of Hajj, and adherence to regulations. Yet the extensive efforts required…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has begun the large-scale departure of pilgrims following the completion of Hajj 2026, with authorities across the Kingdom’s air, sea and land entry points…