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hajj 31 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027 operator accommodation reservations close on August 13

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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hajj 30 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia publishes Hajj 2027 roadmap with September registration deadline

Saudi Arabia has released its Hajj 1448 (2027) calendar, setting a 26 September 2026 registration deadline and firm windows for package agreements, payments, visa issuance and travel.

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hajj 30 Jul 2026

Nigeria pushes to restore 95,000 Hajj quota for 2027 season

Nigeria's NAHCON has begun diplomatic talks to restore its Hajj quota to 95,000 for 2027 after only about 50,000 pilgrims travelled in 2026, alongside reforms to contracts, accommodation and airlift planning.

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hajj 30 Jul 2026

India's Haj Policy 2027 adds AI management and stricter health screening

India's Haj Policy 2027 introduces AI-assisted pilgrim management, a tighter inspector ratio and two-step medical screening, while keeping the 70:30 quota split. Applications are open and the Qurrah draw is set for July 30.

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hajj 29 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027: staff training becomes a condition for visas

For Hajj 2027, Saudi Arabia has made completion of a mandatory training programme a condition for the visas and permits that external Hajj offices need, part of broader reforms including integrated packages and a three-tier structure.

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hajj 29 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia overhauls Hajj 2027: three package tiers, Package D scrapped

Saudi Arabia has scrapped Hajj Package D and restructured offerings into three tiers, making bundled accommodation, transport, and catering mandatory for 2027 pilgrims, alongside compulsory operator training.

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