India Finalizes 2026 Hajj Agreement, Securing 175,025 Pilgrimage Quota

India and Saudi Arabia have made a deal about a special religious trip called the Hajj for the year 2026.

India's minister for religious minorities, Kiren Rijiju, met with the Saudi minister in charge of Hajj.

They agreed that 175,025 people from India can go on this important journey.

They also talked about how to make the trip better for everyone from India.

This includes improving where they stay, how they travel, and making sure they have good health services.

This agreement helps make sure the Hajj is organized and safe for Indian pilgrims.

It also shows that India and Saudi Arabia are good friends and like to work together.