, Oct. 14 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for Hajj registration until October 16, 2025, according to a press release issued by the Hajj-3 division on Tuesday.

The notice was addressed to prospective pilgrims for Hajj 2026, Hajj agencies, banks involved in Hajj activities, and other relevant parties.

It requested that all eligible individuals complete their registration within the extended period to ensure participation in the pilgrimage.

Earlier, following the roadmap announced by the Saudi government, the original deadline for Hajj registration was set for October 12, 2025.

The extension applies to both government and private registration channels, giving prospective pilgrims additional time to secure t...