Umrah hits record 15.2 million pilgrims in first quarter of 2026
Official statistics show more than 15.2 million pilgrims performed Umrah in the first quarter of 2026, with air travel carrying the vast majority of international arrivals.
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Official statistics show more than 15.2 million pilgrims performed Umrah in the first quarter of 2026, with air travel carrying the vast majority of international arrivals.
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved its first four-year Hajj Policy and Plan for 2027 to 2030, introducing single-registration, full digitisation, a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and mandatory pilgrim training.
Saudi Arabia has launched an early registration-of-interest process on the Nusuk Hajj platform for international pilgrims planning Hajj 2027, though registering does not confirm a booking.
Pakistan has deferred enforcement of its new NADRA-linked digital vaccination card for Umrah pilgrims until September 25, after airport authorities warned the system was not ready for immediate rollout.
Saudi Arabia has approved updated regulations classifying Hajj accommodation into economy and first class, with multi-stage inspections and a schedule of violations ahead of the 2027 season.
Iran has resumed sending Umrah pilgrims to Saudi Arabia after a six-month suspension, with 18,000 travelling in the first phase while about five million voucher holders remain on a waiting list.
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