SRINAGAR : India and Saudi Arabia have formally signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2026, fixing India’s quota at 175,025 pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage. The agreement was inked in Jeddah during Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju’s visit from November 7 to 9, following his meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that 175,025 Indian pilgrims will be able to undertake Hajj in 2026, terming it “a significant step in deepening the India–Saudi Arabia ties”. “Our discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to ensure a safe, seamless and spiritually fulfilling journey for all Hajj pilgrims,” Rijiju said on X (formerly Twitter)

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