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hajj 7 Jul 2026

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.

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umrah 7 Jul 2026

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.

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hajj 7 Jul 2026

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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saudi 6 Jul 2026

Haramain Railway Expands Capacity to 2.21 Million Seats for Pilgrims

The Haramain High-Speed Railway has expanded to more than 2.21 million seats across 5,300-plus trips, part of an integrated air, rail, and road transport plan for pilgrims.

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umrah 6 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 Calendar: Key Entry and Departure Deadlines Through 2027

The Umrah 1448 AH season runs from 31 May 2026, with visa issuance closing 9 March 2027, final entry on 23 March, and departure by 7 April 2027, all tied to mandatory Nusuk bookings.

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hajj 6 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027: Saudi Ministry Scraps Package D in Three-Tier Overhaul

Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 packages into three categories, discontinued Package D, and made accommodation, transport, and catering mandatory under a new integrated service model.

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