India secures 1.75 lakh Hajj quota for 2027: Kiren Rijiju

India and Saudi Arabia have signed a bilateral Haj agreement for 2027, allowing 1,75,025 Indians to undertake the annual pilgrimage. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah signed the agreement in Jeddah after holding a bilateral meeting. “The Ministers reviewed the ongoing preparations for Haj-2027, discussed measures to strengthen bilateral coordination and logistical support, and reaffirmed their shared commitment to a safe, smooth and comfortable pilgrimage for Indian Haj pilgrims,” the Indian consulate said in a statement.
Haj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that all physically and financially capable adult Muslims are required to undertake once in their lifetime. It takes place in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and involves a series of mandatory rituals over five to six days. Kiren Rijiju has described his recent visit to Saudi Arabia as productive and meaningful, saying it further strengthened the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. 
In a post on X, Rijiju expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership and people for their warm hospitality. He said India and Saudi Arabia share a strong commitment to the welfare of pilgrims and the successful conduct of Haj 2027. Rijiju arrived in Jeddah on Friday to attend the 6th Haj Conference and Exhibition 2027 and participate in the signing of the bilateral agreement.  According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, India's Haj quota rose from 1,36,020 in 2014 to 1,75,025 in 2025. The quota has remained unchanged this year and for 2027.