World - / Mar 5, 2026 - Saudi Arabia opens Hajj packages booking for domestic pilgrims with strict payment timeline - Saudi Arabia has formally moved into the booking phase for domestic Hajj pilgrims, with authorities outlining strict payment timelines and updated cancellation rules as preparations intensify. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Wednesday the

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