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Last updated: 16 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM (Saudi time)
Bangladesh opened Hajj 2027 pre-registration from July 27 to September 24, set a minimum applicant age of 15, and detailed health rules and a Tk 3.5 lakh deposit, with final registration due by December 10.
Turkiye's Diyanet held a computerised draw for the 2027 Hajj, ranking nearly two million applicants for a limited quota, with results available on the e-Devlet portal and most applicants carried into the waiting system.
India's Haj Committee completed its Hajj 2027 digital draw on July 30, selecting 120,917 pilgrims and placing 77,952 on a waiting list, with an advance payment of INR 152,300 due by August 10.
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has proposed raising the 2027 Hajj cost to about Rp107.3 million per pilgrim, with the state covering 60 percent and pilgrims paying roughly Rp43 million.
Pakistan has approved its first multi-year Hajj framework, letting pilgrims pick a year from 2027 to 2030 and reserve a place with a deposit through a fully digital, first-come waiting list.
Saudi Arabia's priority reservation window for Hajj 2027 accommodation in Makkah and Madinah runs until August 13, 2026, as the Kingdom rolls out an integrated service model.
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