Explanation

The policy ensures the provision of essential services like travel, accommodation, transport, and healthcare

During the Hujjaj's stay at sacred sites, complying with Saudi and Pakistani laws.

Explanation

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony (MORA) in Pakistan formulated the Hajj Policy 2026. 

The Government, Rules of Business 1973, mandates the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony (MORA&IH), hereinafter called the ‘Ministry’ to make Hajj arrangements

Explanation

The Saudi government uses the Nusuk Masar platform to manage operational activities for Hajj, such as coordinating pilgrim services like accommodation and transportation.

Explanation

 The Ministry of Religious Affairs of Pakistan introduced the "Pak Hajj 2026" app to help pilgrims prepare for the annual Islamic pilgrimage.

Explanation

Hajj 2026 corresponds to the Islamic Hijri year 1447 AH. 

Hajj begins (8 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH): Expected around Monday, May 25, 2026.

Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH): Expected around Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH): Expected around Wednesday, May 27, 2026. 

Explanation

Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted to participate in Hajj 2026 as per the directions issued by the Saudi Government

Explanation

Applicants shall be Pakistani citizens having valid Pakistani Passport up to 26-11-2026

Explanation

 Sacrifice (Qurbani) through KSA Govt. The Adahi programme will be compulsory. No private sacrifice will be allowed.

Explanation

No Mehram shall be required for women for Hajj 2026, as per the decision of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) 2023, subject to the submission of an affidavit to the effect:

a. Their parents or husband allow them;

b. They are in the group of reliable females; and

c. There is no threat to their dignity. 

Explanation

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) 2023 decided to exempt women from the requirement of a Mehram