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Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia to sign final 2027 Hajj pact today
Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Observer Online Report
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Bangladesh is scheduled to sign the final bilateral Hajj agreement for the year 2027 with Saudi Arabia on Monday (November 9), as part of ongoing preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage.
The agreement will be signed by Bangladesh Minister for Religious Affairs Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah on behalf of their respective governments, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
A Bangladeshi delegation led by the Religious Affairs Minister is currently visiting Saudi Arabia for the ceremony.
The bilateral pact will formalize key logistics for next year's Hajj operations, finalise the quota of Bangladeshi pilgrims, and establish operational terms regarding transport, accommodation, and ritual management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Primary registration for the 2027 Hajj commenced on 27 July and concluded on 24 September. Prospective pilgrims under both government and private management deposited a primary registration fee of Tk 3,50,000. Registered pilgrims are required to deposit the remaining package balance by 10 December to complete final registration.
The government has announced two packages for pilgrims under public management: Package-1 priced at Tk 6,15,263 and Package-2 at Tk 5,05,648. For private management, the standard package has been set at Tk 5,13,648.
Saudi Arabia has initially allocated a quota of 78,500 pilgrims for Bangladesh for 2027, comprising 6,000 under government management and 72,500 through private agencies. However, Bangladesh has formally requested an additional quota of 20,000 pilgrims to accommodate higher demand.
Religious Affairs Minister Kaikobad confirmed on 1 November that the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry provided a positive assurance regarding the request.
Subject to the sighting of the moon, the holy Hajj is expected to take place on 15 May 2027 (9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH). Pilgrimage flights carrying Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia are scheduled to commence on 8 April.
-SA
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