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apnews.comSaudi Arabia Uses Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies at Hajj
With temperatures reaching 45C in Mecca, health workers have turned to drones to restock 127 clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims. The technology supplements traditional cooling methods during the annual hajj.
pakistantoday.com.pkKaaba Draped in 670 kg Silk Kiswah for Hajj Pilgrimage
More than 1.5 million pilgrims began the annual Hajj in Mecca on 25 May 2026. The Kaaba is covered by a black silk cloth called the Kiswah that weighs about 670 kg and is embroidered with gold and silver thread.
rte.ieSaudi Arabia Uses Technology to Manage Hajj Pilgrimage
Saudi authorities have introduced AI systems, mobile applications, and infrastructure upgrades to handle crowd flow and services during the annual Hajj. The measures include surveillance tools, real-time apps, and cooling road coatings at key sites.
citizen.co.zaTemperatures near 47°C in Mecca as Hajj begins 24 May
Pilgrims used umbrellas for shade while temperatures reached nearly 47°C during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Saudi authorities increased covered space at the Holy Mosques by five times compared with 2024.
Al JazeeraIsraeli Blockade Prevents Gaza Resident From Hajj Pilgrimage
A 64-year-old Gaza resident who planned to perform Hajj with her husband remains unable to travel after his death. The Israeli blockade continues to restrict movement out of Gaza for thousands of residents.
Hamed Malekpour / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Iranian Pilgrims Depart for Hajj in Saudi Arabia Amid Recent Conflicts
The first group of Iranian pilgrims has left for Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj. An estimated 30,000 Iranians are expected to join this season. The departures occur despite conflicts in the region over the past few weeks.