Hajj registration deadline extension depends on Tuesday's meeting: Khalid
He made the remark while speaking in a press briefing at the Secretariat.
Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain today (13 October) said a decision on extending the Hajj registration deadline will be made after a meeting with Saudi authorities on Tuesday (14 October).
Speaking at a press briefing at the Secretariat, Khalid said the Saudi side may ask about the number of registered pilgrims and issued vouchers, reports UNB.
"Based on that, we are hopeful the deadline might be extended, subject to their approval. We will request them to allow more time," he added.
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59,859 people register for Hajj 2026
According to the Hajj Office, a total of 59,859 people, including 1,300 guides, have so far registered to perform Hajj in 2026 under the Saudi government's Hajj roadmap, reports BSS.
Of them, 54,736 registered under private management and 3,823 under government management.
Data from the e-Hajj system shows that many pre-registered pilgrims under private management are still awaiting voucher issuance.
The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has been instructed to inform the Director of the Hajj Office in Ashkona, Dhaka, by 5pm today about the number of pilgrims yet to receive vouchers.
According to the Religious Affairs Ministry, Saudi Arabia has allocated a quota of 127,198 pilgrims for Bangladesh for 2026, unchanged from previous years, through its Nusuk Massar platform.
The government must transfer service package fees to Saudi Arabia by 21 December, followed by the signing of final agreements with Saudi service providers by 4 January 2026.
Housing and transportation payments must be completed by 20 January 2026.
As per the Hajj Package and Guidelines 2026, each Hajj agency is required to register at least 46 pilgrims.
This year, the holy Hajj is expected to be performed on 26 May 2026, subject to the sighting of the moon.
