Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 73 Companies to Serve Domestic Pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 companies qualified to serve domestic pilgrims, urging worshippers to contract only through official channels.
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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 companies qualified to serve domestic pilgrims, urging worshippers to contract only through official channels.
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Pakistan has opened free mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 and is in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise its pilgrim quota from 179,210 toward around 230,000.
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India has released its Hajj Policy 2027 and opened applications through the Hajj Committee portal and Hajj Suvidha App, retaining the 70:30 quota split while adding new technology and assistance measures.
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