Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory Hajj 2027 registration later in June 2026, requiring all applicants to hold passports valid until November 16, 2027.
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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 5:11 PM (Saudi time)
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory Hajj 2027 registration later in June 2026, requiring all applicants to hold passports valid until November 16, 2027.
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