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Last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 11:19 AM (Saudi time)
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.
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.
Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season Saudi Gazette
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah Guests Departs Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
No pilgrimage to Makkah this year for Qatari Muslims AsiaNews
Recovered Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrim returns home safely after specialist medical care in Saudi Arabia Modern Ghana
Sustain the gains of 2026 Hajj Daily Trust
The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.