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hajj 5d ago

Pakistan Approves Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030 With Major Reforms

Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved a Private Hajj Policy for 2027-2030, replacing quotas with a performance-based, fully digital and cashless system.

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hajj 5d ago

Saudi Arabia Enforces Strict Health Eligibility Rules for Hajj

Saudi Arabia is enforcing strict health eligibility rules for Hajj, barring pilgrims with serious chronic conditions and requiring proof that applicants can perform the rituals independently.

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hajj 6d ago

India Launches Hajj 2027 Groundwork as Saudi Documents Arrive

India has opened the administrative cycle for Hajj 2027 after receiving Saudi preparation documents, with an advisory urging pilgrims to ready their passports ahead of registration.

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hajj 6d ago

Makkah Route Initiative Pre-Cleared 388,694 Pilgrims in Hajj 1447

Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative pre-cleared 388,694 pilgrims across 10 countries for Hajj 1447, completing entry procedures in about 40 seconds before departure.

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hajj 6d ago

Saudi Arabia Scraps Hajj Package D in Three-Tier Overhaul for 2027

Saudi Arabia has eliminated the budget Package D for Hajj 2027 and consolidated offerings into three regulated tiers, making integrated accommodation, transport, and catering contracts mandatory for all operators.

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hajj 6d ago

Al-Mashaaer Metro Moves Over Two Million Pilgrims in Hajj 1447

Saudi Arabia Railways carried more than two million passengers on the fully electric Al-Mashaaer Metro between Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat during Hajj 1447 AH, replacing some 50,000 bus trips.

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