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hajj 12 Jun 2026

Bangladesh Releases Hajj 2027 Roadmap, Sets Sept 26 Registration Deadline

Bangladesh has published its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas starting January 28 and the pilgrimage expected on May 15, 2027.

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hajj 11 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia to Open Hajj 2027 Accommodation Contracting on June 30

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will open accommodation contracting for the 2027 season on June 30, 2026, as integrated service packages and mandatory staff training take effect.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Makkah Route Initiative Serves 388,694 Pilgrims Across 10 Countries

Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative concluded its 1447 AH operations after pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims from 10 countries, adding Senegal and Brunei for the first time.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 later this month, urging pilgrims to ensure passports are valid until 16 November 2027.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia Begins Early Hajj Cost Planning as Fuel Prices Climb

Indonesia has started planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj operations early to offset rising aviation fuel prices, which feed directly into the flight costs borne by pilgrims.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia Places 17,000 Regular Pilgrims in Premium Madinah Hotels

Indonesia has placed nearly 17,000 regular Hajj pilgrims in four-star and five-star Madinah hotels for the first time, with priority given to elderly pilgrims and those with special needs.

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