The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, July 9, is the last day for mandatory advance registration for Pakistanis intending to perform Hajj in 2026, reported 24NewsHD TV.
According to official sources, over 200,000 Pakistanis have already registered for the upcoming pilgrimage. The advance registration, which has been made compulsory on the instructions of the Saudi Arabian government, is a key requirement to determine Pakistan’s Hajj quota.
Pilgrims can register through 15 designated banks or online from home, with no registration fee required. However, only those who complete this process will be considered eligible to apply under either the government or private Hajj schemes once they open.
“The data collected during this registration drive will be shared with the Saudi authorities to finalise the number of Pakistani pilgrims,” said a ministry spokesperson.
The expenses, packages, and terms & conditions of Hajj 2026 will be announced later under a separate Hajj Policy, the ministry added.
All prospective pilgrims are urged to complete their registration before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
Reporter: Usman Khan