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hajj 1 Jul 2026

Makkah Route Initiative Serves 388,694 Pilgrims Across 10 Countries

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior concluded the eighth edition of the Makkah Route Initiative, pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims in their home countries across 10 nations.

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hajj 30 Jun 2026

Hajj Moves Into Cooler Months From 2027 as Heat Defences Expand

As the lunar calendar moves Hajj out of peak summer from 2027, Saudi Arabia continues to expand a record cooling and shading operation across Makkah and the holy sites, while urging pilgrims to take personal heat precautions.

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hajj 30 Jun 2026

India Announces Haj Policy 2027 and Opens Applications

India released its Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026 and opened applications, retaining the 70:30 quota split, adding Kolkata as an embarkation point, tightening medical screening and planning AI-assisted pilgrim services.

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umrah 30 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Violations

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies for poor performance and regulatory violations, urging pilgrims to use only licensed operators.

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umrah 30 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry From Three African Nations Over Ebola

Saudi Arabia has banned entry, including for Umrah pilgrims, from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over an Ebola outbreak, with extra health screening for travellers from four nearby countries.

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hajj 30 Jun 2026

Bangladesh Releases Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September Registration Deadline

Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas issued from January 2027 and Hajj expected on May 15, 2027.

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