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Terakhir diperbarui: 13 Aug 2026, 10:51 AM (waktu Saudi)
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has partnered with Wego on a single digital platform combining flights, hotels, ground services and visa requests, with payments in Saudi riyals and three service tiers.
Saudi Arabia has published a fixed timeline for the 2027 Hajj season, setting dates for contracting, payments, visa issuance and flights through the Masar Nusuk platform.
Nigeria has opened registration for the 2027 Hajj with a firm closing date of September 26, giving intending pilgrims a short three-month window. State agencies have set initial deposits of between 4 and 8 million naira.
New data shows Makkah and Madinah hotels outperforming the wider Saudi market in early 2026, with Makkah occupancy near 84 percent in January. Pilgrimage remains a core driver of the Kingdom's tourism economy.
The first of four groups under King Salman's Guests Program has reached Makkah and performed Umrah. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is hosting 1,000 pilgrims from around the world at his own expense this year.
Saudi authorities have announced separate daily entry times for men and women wishing to enter Hijr Ismail at the Grand Mosque, aiming to ease crowding and regulate movement around the Kaaba.