Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The agreement was inked by Sri Lankan Hajj delegation leader and Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer and Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Deputy Minister 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, the official Hajj quota allocated to Sri Lanka stands at 3,500.

During the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister Mulaffer expressed the appreciation of the Sri Lankan Government for the excellent arrangements made by the Saudi authorities for pilgrims who come to the holy cities from all parts of the globe. He also reaffirmed Sri ...