Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Booking and Contract Timeline
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the Hajj 2027 booking calendar, with priority accommodation reservations opening June 30 and service contracts through Masar Nusuk from July 29.
thehajj.guide Analysis (Page 4 of 40)
Umrah Entry Visa Validity Cut to 30 Days Under New Rules
Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to 30 days, while requiring verified Nusuk hotel bookings before a visa is issued.
GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
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.
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.
From Around the Web (Page 1 of 126)
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj season with 1.7 million pilgrims, highlights AI-driven operations - Gulf Business
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj season with 1.7 million pilgrims, highlights AI-driven operations Gulf Business
Zamfara Hajj Commission announces pilgrims’ return schedule - The Guardian Nigeria News
Zamfara Hajj Commission announces pilgrims’ return schedule The Guardian Nigeria News
Rijiju reviews Haj 2026, directs early preparations for next year’s pilgrimage - DD News
Rijiju reviews Haj 2026, directs early preparations for next year’s pilgrimage DD News
Rijiju Promises Probe into Theft of Valuables from Haj Pilgrims’ Baggage; Defends Hajj 2026 Performance - IndiaTomorrow
Rijiju Promises Probe into Theft of Valuables from Haj Pilgrims’ Baggage; Defends Hajj 2026 Performance IndiaTomorrow
First Batch Of Adamawa Pilgrims Returns Home From 2026 Hajj - LEADERSHIP Newspapers
First Batch Of Adamawa Pilgrims Returns Home From 2026 Hajj LEADERSHIP Newspapers
‘2026 Hajj Remains My Best Pilgrimage In 45 Years’ - LEADERSHIP Newspapers
‘2026 Hajj Remains My Best Pilgrimage In 45 Years’ LEADERSHIP Newspapers