ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has informed that more than 200,000 people have completed online registration for Hajj during the first 11 days of the registration process.
According to the Ministry, over 180,000 prospective pilgrims registered through the official web portal, while around 24,000 completed their registration using the mobile application.
According to the official figures, more than 154,000 applicants opted for the government Hajj scheme, while approximately 49,000 chose the private Hajj scheme.
Provincially, Punjab recorded the highest number of registrations with 95,000 applicants, followed by Sindh with 63,000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 28,000, and Islamabad with 9,000.
The ministry added that 5,500 people registered from Balochistan, 1,200 from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and 600 from Gilgit-Baltistan.
The registered applicants include 119,000 men and approximately 84,500 women.
The registration process remains open as authorities continue to facilitate applicants through digital platforms for the upcoming Hajj season.
Government Opens Hajj 2027 Registration Process
Earlier, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that registration for Hajj 2027 will begin on June 22, 2026, under the government’s official pilgrimage arrangements.
According to the ministry, the registration process will be conducted through the designated online portal, allowing eligible applicants to submit their details for consideration in the upcoming Hajj scheme. Officials said that registration will remain mandatory for all intending pilgrims, and no applicant will be considered for any Hajj package without completing the registration process.
The ministry further stated that overseas Pakistanis will also be eligible to register for Hajj 2027 through the same system, ensuring wider accessibility for the diaspora community.
Details regarding Hajj 2027 costs, quota allocations, and other policy guidelines will be announced at a later stage under the finalized Hajj policy framework.
Authorities have urged all prospective pilgrims to complete their registration within the stipulated timeframe and advised applicants to stay updated through the official website of the Ministry of Religious Affairs for further announcements.
The ministry reiterated that timely registration is essential, and no participation in any Hajj scheme will be possible without prior enrollment.
