Bangladesh’s Hajj Quota Increased by 5,000 to 83,500 for 2027

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Bangladesh’s Hajj Quota Increased by 5,000 to 83,500 for 2027

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Bangladesh’s Hajj Quota Increased by 5,000 to 83,500 for 2027

Bangladesh’s Hajj quota for 2027 has been increased by 5,000, bringing the total allocation to 83,500 pilgrims following a bilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia signed in Jeddah on Monday.

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfig bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah signed the agreement on behalf of their respective governments.

After the signing ceremony, the Bangladeshi minister said the bilateral discussions had concluded successfully. He added that the additional quota had been granted following a special request from the Bangladesh government.

A total of 78,500 Bangladeshi pilgrims performed Hajj in the previous season under government and private management.

During the bilateral meeting, the two ministers reviewed the progress of Bangladesh’s Hajj management and discussed various administrative challenges, including limitations in tent accommodation capacity in Mina.

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