India gets quota of over 1 lakh 75 thousand pilgrims under Saudi Arabia’s Hajj 2027 agreement

New Delhi| Nov, 10: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has described his recent visit to Saudi Arabia as productive and meaningful, saying it further strengthened the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
In a post on X, Mr Rijiju expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership and people for their warm hospitality.
He said India and Saudi Arabia share a strong commitment to the welfare of pilgrims and the successful conduct of Haj 2027.
During his visit, Mr Rijiju and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for 2027. Under the agreement, India has secured a quota of one lakh 75 thousand and 25 pilgrims.
The two ministers also reviewed preparations for Haj 2027 and discussed key operational priorities to ensure a safe, smooth and well-organised pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims.
Mr Rijiju arrived in Jeddah on Friday to attend the 6th Haj Conference and Exhibition 2027 and participate in the signing of the bilateral agreement.
He also attended an official dinner hosted by the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
Rijiju also celebrated Diwali with members of the Indian diaspora and distinguished Saudi guests at a dinner hosted by Indian Consul General in Jeddah, Fahad Suri, at his residence.