Oman Sets October 11 Deadline for Hajj 2027 Registration
Oman's Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has opened Hajj 2027 registration through hajj.om, with a final application deadline of October 11, 2026.
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Last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 10:04 AM (Saudi time)
Oman's Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has opened Hajj 2027 registration through hajj.om, with a final application deadline of October 11, 2026.
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