By Abukar Osman - Reporter
Saudi Arabia, 12 November 2025 — The Federal Government of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed the official Hajj quota agreement for the year 1447/2026, allowing 11,500 Somali pilgrims to perform the pilgrimage next year.
The agreement was signed in Jeddah between Somalia’s Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Mukhtar Robow Ali, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, according to Somali state media on Tuesday.
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The annual Hajj quota agreement defines the number of pilgrims from Somalia and terms of coordination with Saudi authorities.
The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs earlier announced the official 2026 Hajj package at $4,543.5, slightly lower than last year’s $4,604.
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