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Last updated: 22 Sep 2026, 9:49 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has unveiled reforms for the 2027 Hajj season, cutting packages to three tiers, bundling accommodation, transport and catering into one mandatory service model, and requiring training for Hajj office staff abroad.
Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs will open registration for the 2027 Hajj on September 20, with a national quota of 4,400 pilgrims and a mandatory health fitness certificate for applicants.
Saudi Arabia has begun early coordination meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries to prepare for the 2027 pilgrimage season.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah now requires all Hajj 2027 pilgrims to upload medical certificates to Nusuk before visa approval, with the quadruple meningitis vaccine mandatory and polio, yellow fever and flu jabs required or advised.
Saudi Arabia has approved stricter accommodation regulations for Hajj 2027, classifying facilities as economy or first-class and adding inspections before and during the season.
Pakistan's religious affairs ministry says it collected more than $208 million in Hajj 2027 dues in five days as digital payments drive strong early demand.
Virtual meeting between Myanmar Ambassador U Nay Myo Oo and Dr. Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.(31-8-2026, Riyadh) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs နိုင်ငံခြားရေးဝန်ကြီးဌာန
Hajj and Umrah Committee discusses plans and arrangements for next Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Photos show Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage ends Houston Chronicle
Crown prince salutes Hajj workforce at Eid reception in Mina アラブニュース
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak apnews.com
Accor Makkah launches ‘Holy Destinations’ to unify booking processes for Hajj, Umrah Hotelier Middle East