India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) India on Monday signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself.
Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah.
“Haj Agreement 2025 signed with Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister for Hajj and Umrah of Kindom of Saudi Arabia. Finalized a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India for Haj 2025. We are committed to providing the best possible services to all our Haj pilgrims,” Rijiju said in a post on X.
“In the meeting with Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, we discussed important matters related to Hajj 2025 and explored steps to further improve the pilgrimage experience for Indian pilgrims. It will also strengthen our bilateral relation,” the minister said.
Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he welcomes this agreement, which is a “wonderful news” for Hajj pilgrims from India.
He said, “Our Government is committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for devotees.”
