The government will start receiving applications for the official Hajj scheme from August 4, following the federal cabinet's approval of the Hajj Policy 2026. Selections will be made on a first-come, ...

(RNS) — After postponing their trip for three years, many American Muslims expected a return to normalcy for this year’s Hajj, but a new online platform intended to streamline the process has instead ...

The UAE has updated its Hajj campaign approval system to improve service and accountability. Only accredited operators will be allowed to organize Hajj under the Saudi quota. India will also offer a ...

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched early registration for Hajj 1447 AH (2026), implementing stricter eligibility criteria, financial deposits, and streamlined digital ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced effective implementation of government directives to streamline Hajj preparations for pilgrims. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of ...

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026 on Friday. The registration period will continue until July 9, with no fee required ...

Muslims from around the world began the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Monday. This year, about 2.6 million pilgrims are expected in the Islamic holy city, as the kingdom has lifted all ...

The Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department will embark on the electronic selection process for the shortlisted applicants to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1447 AH season, starting from Dec. 2, 2025, ...

In 2025, millions of Muslims will gather in Mecca for Hajj, beginning June 4th. This pilgrimage, a central pillar of Islam, involves rituals symbolizing faith, unity, and sacrifice. Saudi authorities ...

Barring last-minute changes, 52,287 Nigerians are expected to perform this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A statement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said the ...

The UAE has updated its Hajj 2026 accreditation process, enforcing stricter standards for travel operators to improve service quality and organization. Only approved campaigns can use Saudi Arabia’s ...