Umrah arrivals rise 22.5% as season passes 1.27 million pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims recorded so far this season.
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 5:07 AM (Saudi time)
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims recorded so far this season.
The General Authority has launched a QR-code crowd-tracking service at the Grand Mosque, letting pilgrims check congestion in the Mataf and Masaa before performing Tawaf and Sai.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened licensing applications for Saudi and international companies to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj season, with bids submitted through the Nusuk platform.
Saudi health authorities have reaffirmed the vaccination and fitness rules for the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj and Umrah season, led by a mandatory meningococcal ACYW vaccine and a declaration of physical fitness to perform the rituals.
Bangladesh opened Hajj 2027 pre-registration from July 27 to September 24, set a minimum applicant age of 15, and detailed health rules and a Tk 3.5 lakh deposit, with final registration due by December 10.
Turkiye's Diyanet held a computerised draw for the 2027 Hajj, ranking nearly two million applicants for a limited quota, with results available on the e-Devlet portal and most applicants carried into the waiting system.
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