Mauritania has launched its first fully digital Hajj registration process, moving applications for the 1448 AH / 2027 season entirely online through the government's "Khadamati" platform. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education announced the launch on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
According to the Nouakchott-based news agency Al-Akhbar, the process was inaugurated by Minister Al-Fadhil Ould Sidati Ould Ahmed Louly from the offices of the Hajj and Umrah Administration, marking the first time citizens can complete the entire registration without visiting a government office in person.
Registration moves fully online
The minister said comprehensive digitisation of the Hajj process has become a reality, describing it as an implementation of directives from President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani aimed at easing pilgrimage procedures for citizens and enabling them to fulfil the obligation without hardship.
He added that pilgrims no longer need to travel anywhere to carry out any administrative step related to Hajj. Registration for the 2027 season opened on the launch date and runs until Friday, 21 August 2026, giving prospective pilgrims roughly two weeks to apply through the platform.
Officials in Nouakchott have presented the shift as part of a national modernisation drive under President Ghazouani, framing digital Hajj registration as a service improvement that saves citizens time and travel costs. The Hajj and Umrah Administration is expected to handle allocation, communication and follow-up through the same platform.
Part of a wider digital push across Hajj-sending nations
Mauritania's move mirrors a broader trend across countries that send pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, as governments shift registration, payments and document handling onto digital platforms. The change aligns with Saudi Arabia's own insistence that pilgrim data and services flow through electronic systems such as Nusuk and the Masar Nusuk platform for international operators.
For the 2027 season, several nations have already opened or scheduled their registration and lottery processes, and Saudi authorities have set firm deadlines for uploading pilgrim data and contracting services. A fully online national system helps a sending country meet those requirements more reliably, reduce paperwork and cut the risk of errors that can delay visa processing.
Digitisation also improves transparency. Centralised online registration makes it easier for authorities to verify applicant eligibility, manage quotas fairly and communicate directly with registered pilgrims about payments, health requirements and travel dates.
Health and eligibility rules still apply
Registration is only the first step. As in previous years, Saudi Arabia requires pilgrims to meet health and administrative protocols before travel is confirmed. Pilgrims are generally expected to be free from serious or uncontrolled chronic conditions and physically able to perform the rituals, and the Kingdom sets vaccination requirements each season.
Prospective pilgrims registering through Khadamati should therefore prepare for medical checks and vaccination steps that typically follow selection, and should ensure any required documents are ready so that later stages are not delayed.
Practical guidance for prospective pilgrims
Mauritanian citizens intending to perform Hajj in 2027 should register through the Khadamati platform before the 21 August 2026 deadline, as late applications may not be accepted once the window closes. Applicants should have their national identification and any required personal details ready before starting, and should keep a record of any confirmation or reference number the system issues.
Pilgrims are also advised to monitor official announcements for the next steps after registration, including payment schedules, medical and vaccination requirements, and the allocation of seats, since Saudi health and administrative protocols must be met before travel is confirmed. Using only the official government platform, rather than unofficial intermediaries, helps protect applicants from fraud and ensures their data reaches the proper authorities.