India and Saudi Arabia have signed the bilateral Haj agreement for Haj-2027 in Jeddah, and India's pilgrim quota has been confirmed at 175,025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs said.
Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, on an official visit to Saudi Arabia from 6 to 9 November, met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, at the Jeddah Superdome on 9 November. The Indian ambassador and the ministry's Joint Secretary (Haj) took part.
The ministers reviewed preparations for Haj-2027, discussed ways to strengthen coordination and logistical support, and reaffirmed their commitment to a "safe, smooth and comfortable pilgrimage" for every Indian pilgrim. They also noted the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The delegation included the CEO of the Haj Committee of India. The release does not give other terms of the agreement.
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Source: official release by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (09 NOV 2026 8:19PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Union Minister of Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju visits Kingdom of Saudi Arabia..
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- 1.Union Minister of Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju visits Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
