GASTAT: Hajj 2026 Draws 1,707,301 Pilgrims in Full Breakdown
Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj in 2026, with 1,546,655 arriving from abroad and the vast majority entering by air.
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Saudi Arabia Ties Hajj Visas to Mandatory Training for Pilgrim Staff
Saudi Arabia will require personnel in Hajj affairs offices to complete compulsory training as a condition for obtaining Hajj visas and permits, part of a wider service overhaul.
Bangladesh Sets Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September 26 Registration Deadline
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, setting a July 26 to September 26 registration window and fixing dates for visas, flights, and the pilgrimage itself, expected on May 15, 2027.
India Opens Hajj 2027 Registration With July 20 Deadline and Digital Draw
The Haj Committee of India has opened Hajj 2027 registration until July 20, 2026, with a digital Kurra draw in late July and a firm advance payment deadline of August 10.
Turkish Airlines Launches $799 Umrah Fares for US Pilgrims
Turkish Airlines is offering round-trip Umrah fares from the United States starting at USD 799, with bookings open July 1 to August 16, 2026, for travel between September and November.
Saudi Arabia Convenes 60 Agencies to Plan Hajj 2027 Readiness
Saudi Arabia has launched early planning for Hajj 2027, convening 60 government agencies in three-day sessions to review the 2026 season and strengthen operational readiness and coordination.
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Makkah and Madinah: Could the New 2026–2027 Umrah Visa Guide Transform How Millions of Pilgrims Plan Their Journey to Saudi Arabia? - Travel And Tour World
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Saudi Arabia and Wego Launch Integrated Digital Umrah Booking Platform for 2026 Pilgrimage - Nomad Lawyer
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First group of king’s Umrah guests to arrive in Madinah on Wednesday - Arab News
First group of king’s Umrah guests to arrive in Madinah on Wednesday Arab News
First group of king’s Umrah guests to arrive in Madinah on Wednesday - Arab News
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