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hajj 27 Jul 2026

Nearly two million Turks enter draw for 2027 Hajj places

Turkiye's Diyanet held a computerised draw for the 2027 Hajj after nearly two million people applied, far exceeding the country's annual quota.

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saudi 27 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia allows visit visa extensions online through Absher

Saudi Arabia's passport authority now lets eligible single and multiple-entry visit visas be extended online through Absher, without visiting a Jawazat office.

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saudi 27 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform for Hajj and Umrah

Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform that brings Hajj, Umrah, tourist and other visas under one official digital system managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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hajj 27 Jul 2026

Pakistan approves first four-year Haj Policy for 2027 to 2030

Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved its first four-year Haj Policy for 2027 to 2030, ending annual registration, launching a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and fully digitising Haj operations.

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hajj 27 Jul 2026

Bangladesh announces Hajj 2027 packages, cuts airfare by Tk 24,830

Bangladesh has unveiled its 2027 Hajj packages, cutting Hajj airfare by Tk 24,830 and setting the lowest government package at Tk 5,05,648, while private agencies announced three tiers up to Tk 7,91,060.

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hajj 27 Jul 2026

Nigeria's NAHCON sets N250m bank guarantee for 2027 Hajj operators

Nigeria's National Hajj Commission has ordered private Hajj and Umrah operators to provide a N250 million bank guarantee and meet stricter rules ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage, as states open registration with a September 25 deadline.

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