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1 October 2026

Indonesia Cuts Hajj Waiting Time to 14 Years

For Indonesian pilgrims, the Hajj wait once stretched as long as 49 years—a delay President Prabowo Subianto is now pushing his ministers to slash. After a sweeping cleanup of millions of pilgrimage records, officials say the national average has dropped sharply, though the president wants even more progress. The question now: how much faster can the system deliver certainty to millions waiting their turn?

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1 October 2026

Saudi Arabia approves additional 2027 Hajj slots for Nigeria after earlier rejection

Just weeks after Saudi Arabia rejected Nigeria’s request for more Hajj slots, the Kingdom has reversed course—approving an undisclosed increase for the 2027 pilgrimage. The decision, described as an “Independence gift,” could ease mounting demand from thousands of intending pilgrims, but its real impact hinges on how many extra places Nigeria receives and who gets them.

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30 September 2026

Saudi Arabia's new unified Hajj system: What changes for pilgrims?

Saudi Arabia is overhauling how overseas pilgrims’ Hajj services are contracted, replacing separate deals for hotels, transport, meals and holy-site services with a single electronic package starting in 2027. With more than 1.7 million pilgrims affected, the change could tighten coordination across the entire journey—though it remains unclear whether it will improve the experience or lower costs.

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