HAJJ 2027 — Official Updates, Circulars & Complete Guide for Indian Pilgrims
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🕌 Hajj 2027 (1448 H) — Official Updates for Indian Pilgrims
Latest circulars from Haj Committee of India | Updated July 2026
⚠️ Important Notice: Haj 2027 application last date extended to 24 July 2026 (11:59 PM). Qurrah (Digital Random Selection) on 30 July 2026 at 11:00 AM — livestreamed at hajcommittee.gov.in
📋 Latest Official Circulars — Haj 2027
Circular 03 — Dated: 20 July 2026
Subject: Extension of Last Date for Haj Application, Conduct of Qurrah and Payment of Advance Haj Amount
- 📅 Last date for online Haj 2027 application extended to 24 July 2026 (11:59 PM) — No further extension
- 🎲 Online Qurrah (Digital Random Selection) on 30 July 2026 at 11:00 AM at Haj House, Mumbai
- 📺 Qurrah will be livestreamed at hajcommittee.gov.in
- 📱 Provisionally selected pilgrims will be notified via SMS
- 📄 Results published on HCoI website
F. No: HCI-0011-007700164/1/2025HCOI | Issued by: Shanavas C, IAS — Chief Executive Officer
Circular 02 — Dated: 14 July 2026
Subject: Speedy Disposal of Passport Applications for Haj 2027 (1448 H)
- 🛂 Ministry of External Affairs has directed all Passport Offices to give high priority to Haj pilgrim passport applications
- 🤝 State/UT Haj Committees to coordinate with Regional Passport Offices (RPOs), District Passport Cells (DPCs), and Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs)
- 📣 Wide publicity through social media, local announcements, and other channels
- ⏰ Deadline for Haj 2027 applications: 20 July 2026 (now extended — see Circular 03)
F. No: HCOI01-000200005/1/2024-HCOI | Issued by: Shanavas C, IAS — Chief Executive Officer
Circular 01 — Dated: 02 June 2026
Subject: Haj 2027 (1448 H) — Advisory for Pilgrims regarding Passport Readiness
- 📢 Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj & Umrah issued the Preparation Document for Haj 1448 H on 29 May 2026
- 🛂 Official Haj Announcement for 2027 expected shortly
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Passport Requirements:
- ✅ Must be machine-readable
- ✅ Must remain valid at least up to 31 December 2027
- ✅ Surname/Last Name must not be blank on fresh passport applications
F. No: HCI-0011-007700164/1/2025HCOI | Issued by: Chief Executive Officer, HCoI
📄 View All Official Circulars on HCoI Website
📅 Key Dates — Haj 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Haj Application Last Date | 24 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Qurrah (Digital Random Selection) | 30 July 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Passport Validity Required Until | 31 December 2027 |
| Departure Flights | Check official circular |
| Day of Arafat (Wuquf) | Check official circular |
| Eid ul Adha 2027 | Check official circular |
✅ Complete Document Checklist
Before Applying
- ☐ Valid Passport — machine-readable, valid until at least 31 December 2027
- ☐ Surname/Last Name must NOT be blank on passport
- ☐ Passport-size photographs (white background, Saudi specifications)
- ☐ Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
- ☐ Bank account details for refund purposes
- ☐ Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
After Selection
- ☐ Hajj visa (processed by Haj Committee)
- ☐ Meningitis vaccination certificate (ACWY)
- ☐ Yellow fever vaccination (if travelling from endemic country)
- ☐ Medical fitness certificate
- ☐ Travel insurance documents
- ☐ Hajj ID card (issued by committee)
- ☐ Hotel/accommodation vouchers
- ☐ Flight tickets / PNR
- ☐ Mahram certificate (for women under 45 without mahram)
💉 Health & Vaccination Requirements
- Meningitis (ACWY): Mandatory — at least 10 days before departure
- Influenza: Strongly recommended, especially for elderly pilgrims
- Diabetes/BP/Heart patients: Carry sufficient medication + doctor's letter in English
- Elderly pilgrims: Carry complete medical history summary
🔗 Saudi Ministry of Health — Official Health Guidelines
🧳 Packing Checklist
Ihram & Clothing
- ☐ Ihram (2 sets for men) — unstitched white cloth
- ☐ Ihram belt / safety pins
- ☐ Comfortable loose modest clothing
- ☐ Easy-to-remove sandals / slippers
- ☐ Socks (cold nights in Mina/Muzdalifah)
- ☐ Light jacket for air-conditioned areas
Hygiene & Personal Care
- ☐ Unscented soap, shampoo, toothpaste (for Ihram period)
- ☐ Unscented moisturiser / Vaseline
- ☐ Miswak, nail cutter, comb
- ☐ Zamzam water bottle (collapsible)
- ☐ Hand sanitiser, wet wipes, tissues
- ☐ Sunscreen SPF 50+ (essential for Arafat)
- ☐ Umbrella or sun hat
Health & Medical
- ☐ Personal medications (sufficient supply)
- ☐ ORS sachets (for dehydration)
- ☐ Paracetamol, antacids, anti-diarrhoea tablets
- ☐ Bandages, antiseptic cream, blister plasters
Documents & Money
- ☐ Passport + photocopies (keep separate)
- ☐ Hajj ID card (wear around neck at all times)
- ☐ Saudi Riyals (cash) + international debit/credit card
- ☐ Emergency contact list (written copy)
🚫 Prohibited in Ihram
- ❌ Cutting hair or nails
- ❌ Using perfume or scented products
- ❌ Wearing stitched clothing (men)
- ❌ Covering face (women) or head (men)
- ❌ Sexual relations, arguing, or bad language
- ❌ Hunting or harming animals
🕌 Ritual Guide — Step by Step
- Ihram: Enter at Miqat — make Niyyah, recite Talbiyah
- Tawaf al-Qudum: 7 rounds around the Kaaba (anti-clockwise)
- Sa'i: Walk between Safa and Marwa (7 times)
- 8th Dhul Hijjah — Mina: Travel to Mina, spend day and night in prayer
- 9th Dhul Hijjah — Arafat (Wuquf): Most important pillar — stand in supplication Dhuhr to Maghrib
- Muzdalifah: Collect 49 or 70 pebbles for Rami
- 10th Dhul Hijjah: Stone Jamarat, Qurbani, shave/cut hair, exit Ihram
- Tawaf al-Ifadah: Obligatory Tawaf in Makkah
- 11th–13th Dhul Hijjah — Ayyam al-Tashreeq: Continue stoning Jamarat
- Tawaf al-Wida: Farewell Tawaf before leaving Makkah
📞 Emergency & Helpline Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Haj Committee of India Helpline | 1800-11-2085 (Toll Free) |
| Indian Consulate — Jeddah | +966-12-6694694 |
| Indian Embassy — Riyadh | +966-11-4884144 |
| Saudi Emergency | 911 |
| Saudi Medical Emergency | 920 |
📱 Recommended Apps for Hajis
- 📱 Nusuk App — Official Saudi Hajj app (permits, Tawaf slots, navigation)
- 📱 Haj Committee of India App — Flight info, group details, circulars
- 📱 Muslim Pro — Prayer times, Qibla, Quran
- 📱 Google Maps / Maps.me — Offline maps of Makkah & Madinah
- 📱 WhatsApp — Stay connected with family and group leader
🤲 May Allah accept your Hajj and grant you Hajj Mabroor. Ameen.
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