Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The government of Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage with Saudi Arabian officials in Jeddah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The agreement was signed by the Sri Lankan delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Muneer Mulaffer and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat.

The agreement outlines the mutual understanding and commitment of both governments to facilitate and serve the Sri Lankan pilgrims participating in Hajj 2026. As per the agreement signed, the official Hajj quota allocated to Sri Lanka stands at 3,500.

During the signing, Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer expressed the appreciation ...