83,500 Bangladeshis to perform Hajj in 2027 as quota rises by 5,000
Bangladesh has signed the formal Hajj agreement with Saudi Arabia for 2027. Under the agreement, 83,500 people from Bangladesh will be able to perform Hajj next year.
The bilateral agreement was signed in Jeddah on Monday at 7pm local time in a very cordial and friendly atmosphere.
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaykobad signed on behalf of Bangladesh, while Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
After the signing, the Religious Affairs Minister said the bilateral Hajj agreement with Saudi Arabia had been completed very successfully. He noted that, at the Bangladesh government's special request, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah immediately increased Bangladesh's Hajj quota by a further 5,000.
As a result, the total quota for 2027 stands at 83,500. Last year, a total of 78,500 people from Bangladesh performed Hajj under government and private management combined.
In the bilateral meeting, the limitation of tent capacity in Mina, Saudi Arabia, came up in discussion while determining the Hajj quota.
Despite this limitation, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah assured that if any other country is unable to send pilgrims according to its allocated quota, or if a country's quota is cancelled, allocating that quota to Bangladesh on a priority basis would be considered sincerely.
In very clear words, he promised: we will do whatever needs to be done for you.
Praising the wise and visionary leadership of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Religious Affairs Minister expressed deep gratitude to the Saudi government.
He also sincerely thanked Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Jaafar H. Bin Abiyah, and all concerned officials for increasing the Hajj quota and for their overall support.
The Religious Affairs Minister noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the present government is working tirelessly to make Hajj management easier, more transparent and more service-oriented. He reiterated that this effort will continue to ensure better service for the guests of Almighty Allah and transparency in administrative management.
The signing ceremony was attended by Saudi Assistant Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Al Hasan Al Monakha, Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary Munshi Alauddin Al Azad, Additional Secretary of the Hajj Division Dr Md Ayatul Islam, Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Jaafar H. Bin Abiyah, Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Md Delowar Hossain, Consul General of Bangladesh in Jeddah Md Sakhawat Hossain, Councillor (Hajj) Md Kamrul Islam, and senior officials of the Hajj and Umrah ministries of both countries.
