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hajj 18 Jun 2026

Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom

Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.

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hajj 17 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory in Hajj 2027 Reforms

Saudi Arabia has made staff training a prerequisite for Hajj visas and permits in 2027, alongside a mandatory integrated service model and a defined contracting timetable for providers.

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hajj 17 Jun 2026

Meningitis and Flu Vaccines Mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH Pilgrims

Saudi and national health authorities have restated that the quadrivalent meningitis vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine are mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH pilgrims, alongside medical fitness declarations.

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hajj 17 Jun 2026

Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory Hajj 2027 registration later in June 2026, requiring all applicants to hold passports valid until November 16, 2027.

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hajj 16 Jun 2026

Makkah Route Initiative Served 388,694 Pilgrims in 2026 Season

Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative concluded its 1447 AH operations after pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims on 1,227 flights from 17 ports across 10 countries, with Senegal and Brunei joining for the first time.

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hajj 16 Jun 2026

India Opens Preliminary Phase for Hajj 2027 Registration

The Haj Committee of India has begun the preliminary phase for Hajj 2027, advising pilgrims to ready passports valid until at least December 31, 2027 after receiving Saudi preparation documents.

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