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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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 11:08 AM (Saudi time)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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