Pakistan Says Hajj 2027 Bookings May Close Within Two Months
Pakistan has advised prospective pilgrims to obtain passports now, saying Hajj 2027 bookings could close within two months as Saudi Arabia begins early preparations for next year's season.
Latest updates from top global and Saudi news sources
Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 2:20 AM (Saudi time)
Pakistan has advised prospective pilgrims to obtain passports now, saying Hajj 2027 bookings could close within two months as Saudi Arabia begins early preparations for next year's season.
Saudi Arabia's KACST and Public Security have launched the AI-powered Roya platform to monitor crowd density, heat, and security across the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Environmental Compliance reported a 145 percent rise in Hajj inspections in 2026, using satellite imagery and AI to monitor air, noise and waste across the holy sites.
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 Hajj operation and reviewing 2028, with rising aviation fuel prices driving an early search for cost-control measures in the world's largest Hajj-sending country.
Saudi Arabia has issued its Hajj 2027 Preparation Document, with the pilgrimage expected in mid-May 2027, prompting national Hajj bodies including the Haj Committee of India to advise pilgrims to ready their passports.
Saudi Arabia will require all foreign personnel in external Hajj affairs offices to complete a compulsory training programme before receiving 2027 Hajj visas, alongside a new integrated service model and priority accommodation booking window.
Health Minister Visits SFDA’s Hajj Operations Center in Makkah to Review Service Readiness وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Municipalities Minister Inspects Readiness of Holy Makkah Municipality, Holy Sites for Hajj Season وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Saudi Arabia Joins United States, Iran, Israel, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Major Gulf States as Bold Worshippers Challenge Conflict Zones, Navigate Rising Tensions, and Embark on Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Sacred Hajj Tourism Pilgrimage Experience Travel And Tour World
2026 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims move to Makkah ahead Arafat day Tribune Online
Photos: Millions of Muslims Gather in Mecca for Annual Hajj Pilgrimage ABNA English
Sun to align directly above Kaaba on Day of Arafat in rare 33-year event Gulf News