India and Saudi Arabia Set 2027 Haj Quota at 175,025
Kiren Rijiju signed a bilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia in Jeddah to establish a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for the 2027 Haj.
India and Saudi Arabia signed a Bilateral Haj Agreement for 2027 in Jeddah, establishing a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for India. Kiren Rijiju, the Indian Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, signed the accord with Saudi Minister of Haj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah.
The agreement followed a high-level Ministerial Conference and the 6th Haj Conference and Exhibition 2027. During these engagements, the ministers reviewed operational priorities and preparations to ensure a safe and organized experience for Indian citizens. Rijiju also met with Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy Governor of the Mecca region, to reaffirm the bilateral partnership between the two nations.
Beyond official diplomatic duties, Rijiju attended a dinner reception hosted by Minister Al Rabiah and celebrated Diwali with Saudi guests and the Indian diaspora at an event hosted by the Indian Consul General in Jeddah.
