India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Haj agreement for 2027 on November 9 in Jeddah, confirming a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India for the annual pilgrimage.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, at the Jeddah Superdome. The two sides discussed arrangements and preparations for Haj-2027 before signing the bilateral agreement.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
India and Saudi Arabia signed the Haj-2027 bilateral agreement on November 9.
India's pilgrim quota has been fixed at 1,75,025.
The agreement was signed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Kiren Rijiju met Saudi Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.
Both sides reviewed pilgrimage preparations and logistical arrangements.
Rijiju visited Saudi Arabia from November 6 to 9.
During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the ongoing preparations and discussed measures to strengthen bilateral coordination and logistical support. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to ensuring a safe, smooth and comfortable pilgrimage for Indian Haj pilgrims.
The Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia and the Joint Secretary (Haj) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs also participated in the discussions.
Rijiju visited Saudi Arabia from November 6 to 9, 2026. On November 8, he attended the inaugural ceremony of the 6th Hajj Conference and Exhibition and participated in a ministerial conference chaired by the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
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Why This Matters
The agreement confirms India's pilgrim allocation for Haj-2027 and provides a basis for coordination between the two countries on pilgrimage arrangements, logistical support and the welfare of Indian pilgrims.
During his visit, the minister also chaired a review meeting with officials of the Indian Consulate, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Haj Committee of India to assess preparations for Haj-2027.
India's confirmed quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims establishes the number of Indian pilgrims permitted to undertake the annual pilgrimage under the bilateral agreement for 2027.
