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hajj 7 Jul 2026

GASTAT: Hajj 2026 Draws 1,707,301 Pilgrims in Full Breakdown

Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj in 2026, with 1,546,655 arriving from abroad and the vast majority entering by air.

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saudi 7 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia Ties Hajj Visas to Mandatory Training for Pilgrim Staff

Saudi Arabia will require personnel in Hajj affairs offices to complete compulsory training as a condition for obtaining Hajj visas and permits, part of a wider service overhaul.

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hajj 7 Jul 2026

Bangladesh Sets Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September 26 Registration Deadline

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.

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hajj 7 Jul 2026

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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umrah 7 Jul 2026

Turkish Airlines Launches $799 Umrah Fares for US Pilgrims

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.

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hajj 7 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia Convenes 60 Agencies to Plan Hajj 2027 Readiness

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.

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