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hajj 18 Aug 2026

Egypt opens Hajj 2027 lottery registration for domestic pilgrims

Egypt's Ministry of Interior has opened registration for the 2027 Hajj lottery, accepting applications from August 12 to 27, 2026 for the 1448 AH season.

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hajj 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia sets new accommodation standards for Hajj 2027 pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has introduced updated accommodation regulations and a two-tier classification system for facilities hosting Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 2027 season.

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hajj 17 Aug 2026

Pakistan opens Hajj 2027 registration with HBL as sole bank

Pakistan opens its digitised Hajj 2027 application process on August 18 with Habib Bank as the sole banking partner, against a total quota of 179,210 pilgrims split 60/40 between government and private schemes.

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hajj 17 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2027 planning talks with over 75 countries

Saudi Arabia has begun early Hajj 2027 preparations with more than 75 countries, reviewing operational plans and rolling out a mandatory integrated service model for accommodation, transport and catering.

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hajj 17 Aug 2026

Bangladesh unveils 2027 Hajj packages and cuts airfare by Tk 24,830

Bangladesh has announced its 2027 Hajj packages, with the lowest government package set at Tk 5,05,648 and airfare cut by Tk 24,830 to Tk 1,30,000.

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hajj 17 Aug 2026

Hajj 2027: health and vaccination rules pilgrims must meet

Health and vaccination rules are central to Hajj 2027 eligibility, with meningococcal and influenza vaccines required and a health declaration confirming fitness to perform the rites.

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