New Delhi. A bilateral agreement has been signed between India and Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2027 pilgrimage. Under this agreement, a total of 1,75,025 Haj pilgrims from India have been allowed to go to Saudi Arabia. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah gave this information on Monday.
Let us inform you that Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. He held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah. During the meeting, both the ministers reviewed the preparations for Haj-2027. They discussed strengthening bilateral coordination and improving travel logistics. Both sides reiterated their commitment to ensure safe, smooth and convenient travel for Indian Haj pilgrims.
According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, India's Haj quota has increased continuously over the years. In the year 2014, India got the quota of 1,36,020 passengers. After this it continued to increase and in the year 2025 it increased to 1,75,025. The same quota has been retained for the current year and Haj 2027 also. Along with Minister Kiren Rijiju, Joint Secretary of Haj Department Mohammad Afzal is also on a visit to Saudi Arabia. Both the officials will be in Saudi Arabia from November 6 to November 9 and will review the preparations related to Haj.
Earlier, Rijiju participated in the inauguration ceremony of the sixth Haj Conference and Exhibition held in Jeddah. During this, he reiterated India's commitment towards the welfare of Haj pilgrims and successful organization of Haj-2027. He wrote in a post on social media platform Consul General of India in Jeddah Fahad Suri and Joint Secretary Mohammad Afzal were also present along with the minister in these programs.
Rijiju also participated in the official meeting of heads of delegations of various countries on Sunday. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Tawfiq bin Fauzan Al Rabia, Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia. According to the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Rijiju appreciated the continuous efforts being made by the Saudi leadership for the welfare of Haj pilgrims during the conference. He reiterated the commitment to the strong partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.