6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (213+ words) Makkah, August 25, 2026, SPA -- The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, organized an introductory tour of Makkah, attended by more than 70 entities representing more than three million Umrah performers during…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago   (283+ words) MAKKAH — A meeting of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah discussed plans and arrangements for the 2027 Hajj season, along with new projects and services planned to serve the pilgrims. Deputy Emir of Makkah and Deputy Chairman of the committee…...

8+ hour, 38+ min ago   (288+ words) The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has set August 31 as the deadline for pilgrims to submit passports for the 2027 hajj. The director-general of the board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, disclosed this in a statement signed by the board’s public relations officer, Sulaiman…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (423+ words) The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed N5m as the initial deposit for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Hajj, with the balance of the fare expected to be paid on or before the end of November 2026. This…...

2+ day, 6+ min ago   (207+ words) Summary He said the Ministry had taken valuable and commendable steps over the past two years to improve services and facilities for Hajj pilgrims. During the meeting, Ashrafi appreciated the Federal Minister and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (289+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry said on Sunday that the country has collected over $208.8 million over the past five days in Hajj 2027 dues, as Islamabad undertakes arrangements for the annual Islamic pilgrimage to be held next year. Pakistan has started…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (183+ words) The government has issued important instructions for pilgrims applying for Hajj 2027, banning direct payments to private Hajj operators under the private Hajj scheme. According to sources, booking for the 2027 private Hajj scheme has formally begun. For the first time, the…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (422+ words) The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed an initial deposit of ₦5m for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Hajj, with the balance of the fare expected to be paid on or before the end of November 2026. This…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (319+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun receiving online payments from intending pilgrims under the private Hajj scheme, the religious affairs ministry said on Sunday, in a move aimed at streamlining the pilgrimage process, improving transparency and making payments easier for overseas Pakistanis…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (353+ words) ISLAMABAD: The government Hajj scheme for 2027 is rapidly approaching capacity, with only 18,500 seats remaining under the long Hajj package, according to media reports and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The ministry has urged intending pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj…...