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hajj 4 Aug 2026

Indonesia braces for higher 2027 Hajj costs amid subsidy debate

Indonesia, the world's largest Hajj contingent, is preparing for higher 2027 pilgrimage costs as Saudi charges rise, reviving debate over how much the government should subsidise.

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hajj 4 Aug 2026

India announces Haj Policy 2027 with 175,025 pilgrim quota

India has announced its Haj Policy for 2027, opening digital applications and confirming an expected quota of 175,025 pilgrims split between the Haj Committee of India and private operators.

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umrah 4 Aug 2026

Wego and Saudi Hajj Ministry launch unified Umrah booking platform

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has partnered with travel platform Wego to launch a single digital service integrating flights, hotels, transport and Umrah visa requests.

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hajj 3 Aug 2026

Pakistan's Hajj 2027 registrations pass 107,000 in first five days

More than 107,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first five days of the government's drive, with most choosing the government scheme, as the ministry runs a fully paperless digital operation.

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makkah 3 Aug 2026

Grand Mosque adds dedicated passages and transport for elderly pilgrims

The authority for the Two Holy Mosques has expanded services for elderly and disabled worshippers at the Grand Mosque, adding dedicated passages, electric transport for Tawaf and Sa'i, and accessible prayer areas.

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umrah 3 Aug 2026

Nusuk app adds zero-data access so pilgrims can navigate offline

Saudi Arabia has added zero-data offline access to the Nusuk app, letting pilgrims with a Saudi SIM use permits and in-mosque navigation without an internet connection, in cooperation with STC, Mobily and Zain.

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