World · Bangladesh Bureau
Bangladesh secures 83,500 hajj quota for 2027 pilgrimage
Bangladesh has been allocated an increased hajj quota of 83,500 pilgrims for the 2027 pilgrimage to Mecca, marking a significant rise in the number of citizens permitted to undertake the annual Islamic rite.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The enhanced quota represents a substantial increase in the number of Bangladeshi Muslims who will be able to perform hajj during the 2027 season, reflecting growing diplomatic efforts to accommodate demand from the country's large Muslim population.
The hajj quota allocation is determined annually by Saudi Arabia, which hosts the pilgrimage at Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina. The quota takes into account the Muslim population of each nation and various other considerations, with allocations typically increasing as countries strengthen their bilateral relations with the Kingdom.
Bangladesh, home to approximately 170 million Muslims, has consistently sought to expand its hajj quota to reduce waiting times for prospective pilgrims. The increased allocation for 2027 will provide opportunities for thousands of additional Bangladeshi citizens to undertake the five-pillar religious obligation.
The hajj represents one of the most significant religious and cultural events for Bangladesh's Muslim community. Pilgrims typically undertake months of preparation and financial planning to participate in the sacred journey, which occurs during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.