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- Intending pilgrims can register for Hajj 2026 through approved banks or online
- Registration is also mandatory for pilgrims left out of private scheme this year
ISLAMABAD: A deadline for intending Pakistani pilgrims to register for next year’s Hajj pilgrimage will expire on Wednesday, according to the Pakistani religious affairs ministry.
Intending pilgrims can register themselves through 15 approved banks and only registered candidates will be considered eligible for Hajj 2026, according to the ministry.
After the registration, intending pilgrims will be able to opt for the government or private Hajj scheme. No fee will have to be paid for Hajj registration.
“One day is left for mandatory registration of pilgrims for Hajj 2026,” the religious affairs ministry said on Tuesday. “Intending Hajj pilgrims can also complete registration online from home.”
The expenses and other terms and conditions of Hajj 2026 will be issued separately as per the Hajj policy, according to the statement.
Registration is mandatory for pilgrims who were left out of the private scheme this year as well as Pakistanis residing abroad.
Pakistan received a quota of 179,210 pilgrims from Ƶ for Hajj 2025, which was evenly divided between the government and private Hajj operators.
While the government filled its full allocation of over 88,000 pilgrims, a major portion of the private quota remained unutilized due to delays by companies in meeting payment and registration deadlines.