Ministry of Hajj and Umrah completes signing of agreements for 2027 Hajj season

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah has finalized the signing of agreements for the 2027 Hajj season with Hajj affairs offices across participating countries. This development comes in the lead-up to the upcoming Hajj season. The agreements were officially signed by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat, and representatives from Hajj affairs offices.

The signing ceremony took place during the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition which concluded in Jeddah on Wednesday.

The agreements establish coordination mechanisms between the ministry and the Hajj affairs offices, set out approved requirements and procedures for the season, and define the responsibilities and obligations of both parties concerning services provided to pilgrims and arrangements for their arrival and departure. This significant step follows a preparatory document released by the ministry to Hajj affairs offices at the end of the 2026 Hajj season.

The document aimed to facilitate early preparations for the upcoming season by enabling offices to complete contracts and fulfill regulatory, operational, and service requirements. Additional preparations included finalizing agreements on pilgrim dispatching preferences, ensuring the smooth movement of pilgrims, and completing the documentation of contracts with airlines through the e-Path platform, all within the stipulated deadlines.