India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2027 during Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's visit to Saudi Arabia from 6 to 9 November 2026. India's pilgrim quota for Haj 2027 has been fixed at 1,75,025, according to DD India.
The agreement sets the terms for Indian pilgrims travelling for Haj next year. The quota decides how many Indian pilgrims can travel, so it sets the ceiling for applications next year and shapes the planning for the pilgrimage.
The minister's visit
Rijiju concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia on 9 November, after four days of meetings and the signing of the agreement. The visit covered the arrangements for Indian pilgrims, and the agreement was the main outcome of the trip.
The Haj Agreement is signed every year between India and Saudi Arabia, and it governs the arrangements for the pilgrimage, including the number of pilgrims, their travel and their stay. The quota is the key figure in the agreement, as it determines how many Indians can make the journey.
For prospective pilgrims, the fixed quota of 1,75,025 gives clarity on the scale of next year's Haj from India. The number sets the limit for applications, and the Haj Committee will now work within that ceiling as it plans the selection and travel arrangements.
What the quota means
The quota matters because demand for Haj places in India far exceeds the number available. With the ceiling now set at 1,75,025, the authorities can begin the process of inviting and selecting applicants for the 2027 pilgrimage.
The agreement comes months before the pilgrimage itself, giving both countries time to prepare the logistics. The signing during Rijiju's visit marks the formal start of India's preparations for Haj 2027, and the quota figure will guide every step of the planning from here on.
