Haj 2026 Applications Drop Amid Early Deadline

Many people in India who want to go on the Haj pilgrimage in 2026 are having trouble because the deadline to sign up is very early.

They have to apply more than five months before the pilgrimage, which is not usual for them.

Also, the Saudi government has new rules that say people with certain health problems, like cancer or being pregnant, cannot go.

This has made many people worried and less interested in applying.

In the past few years, many Indian pilgrims have died during Haj because of extreme heat and other reasons.

The tour operators are hoping the deadline will be extended so more people can apply.