Hajj 2026: Govt issues advisory for private pilgrims, urges timely bookingIndian pilgrims planning to perform Hajj 2026 through private operators must complete bookings by January 15, 2026. This deadline, set by S...
13 Dec, 2025, 06.24 PM IST
Bilateral Haj Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia; India's quota fixed at 175,025 for 2026India's Haj quota for 2026 has been confirmed at 175,025. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the bilateral Haj Agreement in Jedd...
10 Nov, 2025, 08.34 AM IST
Hajj 2026: How to check Qurrah draw result at hajcommittee.gov.in, advance payment details, livestream linkThe Haj Committee of India will conduct a draw of lots on August 13 to select pilgrims for Hajj 2026, with results available online. Provis...
13 Aug, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah visas from June 10 after concluding Hajj seasonUmrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a succ...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
Hajj 2025: What to know about safety, costs, and new rulesMuslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children un...
04 Jun, 2025, 01.05 PM IST
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia to penalise violators of new rules for pilgrims; check regulations, advisory & details hereSaudi Arabia has announced strict measures for the upcoming Hajj season, targeting unauthorized pilgrims with hefty fines up to 20,000 Riya...
01 May, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
Modi’s historic Saudi Arabia visit to seal major pacts, push for bigger Hajj quotaPrime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone as the first Indian prime minister in four decades to vi...
22 Apr, 2025, 07.09 PM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts travelers from 14 nations to single-entry visas to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimsStarting February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas valid for 30 days to travelers from 14 countries, including Indi...
08 Feb, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrimsIndia has signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, setting a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for 2025. Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreeme...
13 Jan, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrimsSaudi Arabia reported over 1,300 deaths during the hajj pilgrimage, with most victims lacking permits and facing extreme heat without shelt...
24 Jun, 2024, 12.47 AM IST
'Saudi state did not fail' after hundreds dead during hajj: OfficialThe senior Saudi official said the Saudi government had confirmed 577 deaths for the two busiest days of hajj: Saturday, when pilgrims gath...
21 Jun, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year's Hajj, putting it out of reach for somePrivate tour companies managed to fill their quota, about half of Pakistan's total 179,000 pilgrimage slots. But applications for the gover...
23 Jun, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimageThis year, the hajj is open to just 1 million foreign and domestic pilgrims who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, tested ...
07 Jul, 2022, 07.11 PM IST
TN requests Centre to increase Hajj pilgrims quotaTamil Nadu government today requested the Centre to increase its quota of Hajj pilgrims for this year and sought PM Narendra Modi's interve...
05 Jul, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
India discusses forthcoming Hajj with Saudi ArabiaAhmad, who is in charge of Hajj Affairs, is in Saudi Arabia to review the arrangements for the forthcoming pilgrimage.
04 Sep, 2013, 08.39 PM IST
- Vohra asks Centre to increase J-K's Hajj quota
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra has asked the Centre to increase the state's Hajj quota by an additional 3000 seats.
30 Jul, 2008, 11.52 AM IST
- Demand for increase in J&K hajj quota
Grand mufti of J&K appealed to the Centre to increase the quota of hajj pilgrims from the state as the present allocation was not in propor...
12 Jul, 2008, 10.29 PM IST