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Saudi Arabia has released its Hajj 1448 (2027) calendar, setting a 26 September 2026 registration deadline and firm windows for package agreements, payments, visa issuance and travel.
Nigeria's NAHCON has begun diplomatic talks to restore its Hajj quota to 95,000 for 2027 after only about 50,000 pilgrims travelled in 2026, alongside reforms to contracts, accommodation and airlift planning.
India's Haj Policy 2027 introduces AI-assisted pilgrim management, a tighter inspector ratio and two-step medical screening, while keeping the 70:30 quota split. Applications are open and the Qurrah draw is set for July 30.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published a step-by-step Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages on haj.gov.sa, featuring interactive maps, QR codes and links to digital services.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing repeat entries with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, though it cannot be used during the Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals this season, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims entering the Kingdom. Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq led the numbers, and 75 percent arrived by air.
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Austrian politicians hope the change will prevent neo-Nazis from visiting the building as a place of pilgrimage.
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