Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 weather outlook: Hotter days and lighter rain forecast for Makkah and Madinah

Pilgrims heading to Makkah and Madinah for Ramadan should expect warmer weather. Saudi Arabia's meteorology center predicts above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall. Daytime conditions will feel noticeably warmer,

Third Makkah Halal Forum launches under the theme ‘Halal: A Professional Industry’

Third Makkah Halal Forum launches under the theme “Halal: A Professional Industry”
Yahoo

Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca

FILE - Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque to offer the noon prayers in Arafat, on the second day of the annual hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, June 15, 2024
Daily Times

Saudi Arabia launches Ala Khutah experience to trace Prophet Muhammad’s Hijrah

Saudi Arabia launches Ala Khutah, an immersive journey tracing Prophet Muhammad’s Hijrah from Makkah to Madina, featuring 41 historical sites, interactive experiences, and cultural tourism initiatives.
PBS

Saudi Arabia cracks down on Hajj permits to prevent overcrowding

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal journeys into the city. The government blames ...
Asharq Al-Awsat

Makkah Gears Up for Ramadan with Tourism Drive, Record Hospitality Growth

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has raised the readiness of Makkah’s hospitality sector to its highest level ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, stressing that serving pilgrims and visitors remains a top national priority.