Jakarta, Nov. 14 -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al Rabiah announced Thursday that contracts for managing hajj for more than one million pilgrims have been finalized six months ahead of the 2026 season.

"This is a historic achievement, completed six months before hajj begins - a reflection of the Kingdom's efforts to ensure a smooth and organized pilgrimage," Tawfiq said at the closing ceremony of the 5th Saudi Hajj Conference and Exhibition at Jeddah Super Dome.

The conference, held from Nov. 9-12, hosted over 160,000 visitors and delegates from more than 150 countries, involving 300 government and private institutions.

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