Primary registration for Hajj begins Monday

Primary registration for Hajj will begin on Monday (July 27), intended for individuals planning to perform Hajj in 2027. The registration window will remain open until September 24.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, this timeline has been announced in alignment with the Hajj roadmap declared by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Intending pilgrims must complete their primary registration within this specified period.

To register, pilgrims must deposit a government-fixed initial fee of BDT 3,50,000. Upon paying this fee, primary registration can be completed through both government and private management channels. Primarily registered pilgrims must pay the remaining package amount by December 10 of this year to finalize their registration. Additionally, prior to primary registration, pilgrims must complete pre-registration by paying a fee of BDT 30,000.

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Where to Register
Under government management, individuals can register themselves by creating a user account on the e-Hajj system. Alternatively, registration can be done at Union Digital Centers, divisional and district offices of the Islamic Foundation, district and upazila Model Mosques, the Baitul Mukarram office of the Islamic Foundation, and the Dhaka Hajj Office.

Pilgrims intending to perform Hajj under government management must deposit the fee via voucher at any branch of Sonali Bank to complete primary registration. For private management pilgrims, the money must be deposited into the designated bank account of the respective Hajj agency. Details of agency bank accounts are available on their respective profiles on the Hajj portal.

Eligibility and Restrictions
The government has set specific eligibility criteria for Hajj pilgrims:

Age Restriction: Children under 15 years of age will not be permitted to perform Hajj.

Medical Conditions: Individuals suffering from incurable conditions—such as severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney diseases, neurological or mental disorders, and dementia—will not be allowed to perform Hajj.

Cancer Patients: Patients undergoing chemotherapy, biological therapy, or radiotherapy are ineligible.

Infectious Diseases: Individuals with active infectious diseases that impact public health, such as tuberculosis and hemorrhagic fever, will not be permitted to perform Hajj.

Pregnancy: Female pilgrims in the last two months of pregnancy or experiencing high-risk pregnancies will not be issued fitness certificates.