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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 10:34 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has opened early preparations for Hajj 2027 with more than 75 countries, unveiling an integrated accommodation, transport and catering package, three restructured tiers and compulsory staff training.
Pakistan's Hajj 2027 registration has drawn a huge early response, passing 100,000 sign-ups in five days against a national quota of 179,210, managed through a new paperless digital system.
Several countries face late-September 2026 deadlines to register and submit pilgrim data for the 2027 Hajj, as Saudi Arabia pushes earlier digital processing through Nusuk and Nusuk-Masar.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, valid 365 days with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, to ease repeat pilgrimages.
Bangladesh has set 24 September 2026 as the final, non-extendable deadline for Hajj 2027 registration, with a national quota of 78,500 pilgrims allocated for the season.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a Nusuk Card discount program, giving pilgrims savings across retail, transport, food, hospitality and healthcare, applied instantly when the card is scanned at participating outlets.
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