Hajj 2027 service-package agreements open on Masar Nusuk July 29
Signing of Hajj 2027 service-package agreements through the Masar Nusuk platform begins July 29 and runs to January 23, covering tents, accommodation, catering and transport.
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Last updated: 23 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM (Saudi time)
Signing of Hajj 2027 service-package agreements through the Masar Nusuk platform begins July 29 and runs to January 23, covering tents, accommodation, catering and transport.
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