Haj 2026, Nov. 10 -- Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has signed the bilateral Haj Agreement with Saudi Arabia, setting India's quota at 175,025 pilgrims for the 2026 pilgrimage. This means the number of Indians travelling to Mecca for Haj through Jeddah will be capped at the agreed limit.

Kiren Rijiju, who was in Saudi Arabia for an official visit from 7 to 9 November, held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah on Sunday.

During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the ongoing Haj preparations and discussed measures to improve coordination and logistical support. These shared efforts and commitment aim to streamline the pilgrimage process for Indian pilgrims, an...