Saudi Arabia Confirms Hajj 2026. When Does It Start?
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Today, for many Muslims from all over the world, Hajj begins. This year, the number of believers arrived even exceeds that of the previous year. There had been pre-war warnings about the war in Iran.
Millions gather in Mecca for Hajj 2026 today despite Middle East war — key dates, rituals explained
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims start arriving early in Saudi Arabia, however the main rituals begin on Monday, 25 May, according to the strict chronological order of Hajj rituals followed every year, three days ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Today is the first day of the 2026 (Hijri 1447) Hajj pilgrimage for Muslims. They will spend the night in tents with modern facilities in Mina today and travel to Arafat tomorrow. According to the strict chronological order of the Hajj rituals followed every year, the main rituals began on Monday, May 25, three days before Eid al-Adha. This year, more than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, many from outside the kingdom to…
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