Haj 2026: Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has signed the bilateral Haj Agreement with Saudi Arabia, setting India's quota at 175,025 pilgrims for the 2026 pilgrimage. This means the number of Indians travelling to Mecca for Haj through Jeddah will be capped at the agreed limit.

Kiren Rijiju, who was in Saudi Arabia for an official visit from 7 to 9 November, held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah on Sunday.

Outline of the discussions

The talks focused on improving the quality of the pilgrimage experience by enhancing facilities, transportation, accommodation, and health services, PTI reported.

Following the meeting, the two sides signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement between India and the Kingdom of Saudi A

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