Haj 2026 Archives

April 17, 2026 2:47 PM

Haj 2026: First batch of Indian pilgrims to depart on April 18

The Haj pilgrimage from India for 2026 will commence on April 18, with the first batch of pilgrims set to depart for Saudi Arabia from various embarkation points across the country. A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to undertake the annual pi...

December 15, 2025 4:56 PM

Haj 2026: Government issues advisory to pilgrims for timely bookings through authorised operators

The Centre on Monday issued an advisory urging intending Haj pilgrims to complete their bookings well in advance if they plan to travel through Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) or Private Tour Operators (PTOs) for Haj 2026. Minority Affairs Minister Kire...

December 15, 2025 4:49 PM

Haj Suvidha app, digitised portal enable seamless online registration for Haj pilgrims

The Centre has comprehensively modernised Haj infrastructure across digital, medical and physical domains to ensure a smoother and more comfortable pilgrimage experience, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Rij...

November 10, 2025 3:00 PM

India, Saudi Arabia sign Haj 2026 agreement; quota fixed at 1.75 lakh pilgrims

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2026, confirming a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage. The agreement was signed during Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren ...

July 8, 2025 3:45 PM

Haj Committee of India opens application process for Haj 2026

The Haj Committee of India, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, officially opened the application process for Haj 2026 on Tuesday, offering Indian Muslims an opportunity to embark on the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. Applications can be submitted ...