Latest updates from top global and Saudi news sources
Last updated: 23 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM (Saudi time)
India released its Haj Policy 2027 on June 22 and opened pilgrim applications, keeping the 70:30 quota split, adding Kolkata as an embarkation point and introducing AI assistance and stricter medical screening.
Bangladesh's Ministry of Religious Affairs has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking prospective pilgrims to complete registration by September 26 and outlining key dates through to the pilgrimage in May 2027.
Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 service options into three categories, discontinuing the budget Package D and making bundled accommodation, transport and catering mandatory for pilgrims.
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved a new private Hajj policy for 2027 to 2030 that replaces the quota system with performance-based grading, a digital booking portal and strict controls on how pilgrims' money is handled.
Saudi Arabia will open priority accommodation reservations for Hajj 2027 to service providers from June 30 to August 13, 2026, as part of an early shift to integrated, regulated service packages.
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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