Hajj 2026 Draws 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Official Saudi Statistics Show
Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, up from 1.67 million in 2025, with international arrivals making up the vast majority.
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Bangladesh Sets Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September 26 Registration Deadline
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, setting a September 26, 2026 registration deadline and a detailed timeline running through the expected pilgrimage on May 15, 2027.
India to Open Hajj 2027 Registration Soon, Pilgrims Told to Ready Passports
The Haj Committee of India has advised pilgrims to ready their passports as Hajj 2027 registration is expected to open soon, following Saudi Arabia's release of the Hajj 1448 AH Preparation Document.
Health Rules for the 1448 AH Umrah and Hajj Season Explained
Saudi Arabia requires the quadruple meningitis vaccine for all pilgrims, with polio and yellow fever shots mandatory for travellers from at-risk regions, and flu, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines strongly advised.
Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 73 Service Companies for Domestic Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 companies as qualified to serve domestic pilgrims, urging pilgrims to contract only through official channels.
Saudi Opens June 30 Accommodation Booking Window for Hajj 2027
Saudi Arabia has set June 30 to August 13, 2026 as the window for Hajj affairs offices and international service providers to reserve pilgrim accommodation in Makkah and Madinah for the 1448 AH season.