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hajj 28 Jun 2026

Nigeria Faces 107-Day Countdown to Hajj 2027 Registration Deadline

Saudi Arabia's Hajj 2027 roadmap gives Nigeria a tight timetable, with pilgrim registration expected to close around September 26, 2026 and visa issuance beginning in January 2027.

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hajj 28 Jun 2026

Pakistan Hajj 2027 Registrations Pass 80,000 in First Three Days

More than 80,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first three days of the government's drive, which opened June 22 and runs on a fully digital, paperless system.

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hajj 28 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory for Hajj 2027 Offices

Saudi Arabia will require Hajj affairs office staff to complete mandatory training before receiving visas and permits for the 2027 season, part of a broader service overhaul.

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saudi 27 Jun 2026

Prophet's Mosque Eastern Expansion Boosts Visitor Capacity

The eastern expansion of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, part of the Third Saudi Expansion, adds more than 36,500 square metres of space with a new prayer hall, glass domes and shaded courtyards to boost capacity and comfort.

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umrah 27 Jun 2026

Umrah 1448 Season Sets Visa, Entry and Departure Deadlines

Saudi Arabia has confirmed the 1448 AH Umrah season calendar, setting March 9, 2027 as the final date for visa issuance, March 23 for pilgrim entry and April 7 for departure, alongside a reduced 30-day visa validity window.

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hajj 27 Jun 2026

Hajj 2027 Operators Must Sign Unified Service Contracts

Saudi Arabia will require Hajj 2027 operators to sign unified contracts bundling accommodation, transport and catering, with priority reservations opening June 30, 2026 and existing holy-site location holders given precedence.

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