India secures 175,025 pilgrim quota under Haj 2027 agreement with Saudi Arabia

The bilateral pact sets the number of Indian pilgrims allowed to perform Haj in 2027.

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Middle East 📰 3 sources⏱ 1 min read

By SafarSamachar Desk10 Nov 2026, 1:34 pm IST

Illustration of the Mina Valley in Saudi Arabia with pilgrims walking under a golden late afternoon sky. — Illustration: SafarSamachar Pix Desk, created with AI assistance. Not a photograph of the event.

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Key facts at a glance

1India has secured a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for Haj 2027
2Saudi Arabia sets annual Haj quotas to manage space and facilities at the holy sites

India has secured a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for Haj 2027 under a bilateral agreement signed with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia sets annual quotas for Haj pilgrims from different countries to regulate the number of visitors at Mecca, as space and facilities are limited. The agreement ensures that Indian pilgrims will have a defined number of spots available for the 2027 pilgrimage.

What this means for Indian travellers

The quota for Haj 2027 is now set at 175,025. Pilgrims should keep this in mind when applying for Haj visas and planning their travel.

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