Somalia and Saudi Arabia sign 1447/2026 Hajj Quota agreement

Wednesday November 12, 2025

 

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed the 1447/2026 Hajj quota agreement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Under the agreement, Somalia’s annual Hajj quota is set at 11,500 pilgrims.

The agreement was signed by Somali Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali and his Saudi counterpart, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, in Jeddah.

The Somali delegation, led by Minister Robow, has been in Saudi Arabia participating in the annual Hajj and Umrah Services Exhibition, known as Hajj Expo, which gathers representatives from Muslim countries worldwide to coordinate and enhance services for pilgrims.

Somalia was recognized among the top-performing countries in providing quality services to its pilgrims, achieving 4th place globally in the 2025 rankings. The country received special recognition and a dedicated pavilion to showcase the various services it offers to Somali pilgrims in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.

The Ministry announced that the estimated price for the full Hajj package for 1447/2026 shall not exceed $4,543.50 (four thousand five hundred forty-three dollars and fifty cents). Payments are strictly prohibited until the Ministry officially announces the final fee.