India and Saudi Arabia have signed their bilateral agreement for the 2027 Haj pilgrimage, confirming a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims.
The agreement was signed in Jeddah on November 9 by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Rijiju was in Saudi Arabia on an official visit from November 6 to 9.
The two ministers reviewed preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage and discussed arrangements for accommodation, transportation and logistical coordination. They also reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring safe and organised arrangements for Indian pilgrims.
India’s quota remains one of the largest allocated to any country. The figure determines the maximum number of Indian citizens permitted to undertake the pilgrimage through the official arrangements for that year.
The Haj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Saudi Arabia allocates country-specific quotas to manage the number of pilgrims visiting the holy sites.
During his visit, Rijiju also attended the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Saudi Arabia on November 8. He participated in a ministerial meeting chaired by Al-Rabiah and discussed cooperation on pilgrim welfare.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is responsible for coordinating Haj arrangements in India. Indian pilgrims undertake the journey through the Haj Committee of India and registered private tour operators.
The two governments will continue coordination on the preparations for Haj 2027, including the allocation of places and arrangements for travel and accommodation.
