Saudi Arabia Confirms Drastic Reduction in Miqat Wait Times Ahead of Hajj 2026, Sets 35-Minute Limit as Pilgrim Preparations Intensify
Saudi authorities have announced a significant improvement in the readiness and efficiency of key pilgrimage entry points, ahead of the 2026 Hajj season. Pilgrims heading to Makkah will now experience a maximum wait time of just 35 minutes at all major miqats, a notable reduction from the 39-minute average recorded during the 2025 Hajj season.