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Rijiju urges Hajj pilgrims to go for authorised operators only
Gulf Today
|December 14, 2025
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026 to complete their bookings well in advance and ensure that they choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) or Private Tour Operators (PTOs).
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The appeal came through an official circular shared by the minister on X, highlighting key timelines issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj-2026. According to the circular, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has fixed February 1, 2026, as the last date for finalising housing and service contracts for Hajj pilgrims.
These contracts include accommodation, transportation and other essential logistical arrangements in Saudi Arabia, which are mandatory for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
This story is from the December 14, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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