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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Last updated: 28 Jul 2026, 6:06 PM (Saudi time)
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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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