Preliminary registration for Hajj to begin July 27

The preliminary registration process for the Hajj 2027 will begin from 27July 2026.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) in a notification issued on Wednesday (July 22) urged the intending pilgrims under both government and private managements to complete their preliminary registration by 24 September 2026.
The ministry said prospective pilgrims must first complete mandatory pre-registration/ preliminary registration by paying Tk 30,000 before primary registration.
After completing pre-registration, they have to complete primary registration. The primary registration fee has been fixed at Tk 0.35 million (Tk350,000).
The ministry said those who have already completed pre-registration may also complete final registration by paying the full amount of the announced Hajj package during the registration period.
It said the pilgrims will have to pay the remaining package cost and complete final registration by 10 December.
Under the government scheme, intending pilgrims could register by creating an account in the e-Hajj system or through Union Digital Centres, divisional and district offices of the Islamic Foundation, Model Mosques, Baitul Mukarram office and the Hajj Office in Ashkona.
Registration will also be available through any enlisted Hajj agency.
Earlier on Wednesday (July 22) the government announced two Hajj packages this year- Hajj Package-1 and the economical Hajj Package-2.
Under the private arrangement, agencies will offer one general package along with up to three additional packages, which will be displayed on the Hajj portal.
During registration, pilgrims will also have to choose their district for Hajj training and vaccination, the type of Hajj and their preferred package.
For government registration, the Tk 350,000 primary registration fee must be deposited into the designated account at any branch of Sonali Bank.
The religious affairs ministry further said that those registering through private agencies will have to deposit the same amount into the designated bank account of the respective Hajj agency.
The ministry's notification said only physically and mentally fit individuals aged 15 years or above will be eligible to perform Hajj.

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