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makkah 1 Aug 2026

Grand Mosque launches real-time crowd tracker for Tawaf and Sai

The General Authority has launched a QR-code crowd-tracking service at the Grand Mosque, letting pilgrims check congestion in the Mataf and Masaa before performing Tawaf and Sai.

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hajj 1 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia opens 1448 AH Hajj licensing for overseas pilgrim firms

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened licensing applications for Saudi and international companies to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj season, with bids submitted through the Nusuk platform.

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hajj 1 Aug 2026

Health and vaccination rules confirmed for 1448 AH Hajj and Umrah

Saudi health authorities have reaffirmed the vaccination and fitness rules for the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj and Umrah season, led by a mandatory meningococcal ACYW vaccine and a declaration of physical fitness to perform the rituals.

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hajj 31 Jul 2026

Bangladesh opens Hajj 2027 registration, sets 15 as minimum age

Bangladesh opened Hajj 2027 pre-registration from July 27 to September 24, set a minimum applicant age of 15, and detailed health rules and a Tk 3.5 lakh deposit, with final registration due by December 10.

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hajj 31 Jul 2026

Nearly 2 million in Turkiye enter draw for 2027 Hajj slots

Turkiye's Diyanet held a computerised draw for the 2027 Hajj, ranking nearly two million applicants for a limited quota, with results available on the e-Devlet portal and most applicants carried into the waiting system.

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hajj 31 Jul 2026

India draws Hajj 2027 lots: 120,917 selected, 77,952 waitlisted

India's Haj Committee completed its Hajj 2027 digital draw on July 30, selecting 120,917 pilgrims and placing 77,952 on a waiting list, with an advance payment of INR 152,300 due by August 10.

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