Somalia Signs Hajj Quota Agreement with Saudi Arabia for 2027
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The Minister of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr.
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The Federal Government of Somalia has today signed an important agreement with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding Somalia's quota for Hajj in the year 1448 Hijri, which corresponds to 2027.
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Somalia signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia regarding the Hajj quota for 2027.
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The Federal Government of Somalia has signed an important agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the quota for Somali pilgrims for the year 1448 Hijri, which corresponds to 2027.
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The quota for Somali pilgrims in 2027 is set to be 11,500.
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The agreement allows for the allocation of 11,500 Somali pilgrims for the Hajj in 2027.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-11-11
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Shabelle Media
The agreement was signed by Somalia's Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali, and his Saudi counterpart, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabi'i.
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Caasimada Online
The signing ceremony took place in Jeddah and was attended by several officials.
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Event date: 2026-11-11
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Shabelle Media
Somalia signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia regarding the Hajj quota for 2027.
Attributed to: Shabelle Media
Event date: 2026-11-11
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The Federal Government of Somalia has signed an important agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the quota for Somali pilgrims for the year 1448 Hijri, which corresponds to 2027.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-11-11
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Most recent report · 11 November 2026 09:00 UTC
The Federal Government of Somalia has today signed an important agreement with the country…
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Most recent report · 11 November 2026 08:06 UTC
Somalia Signs Hajj Quota Agreement with Saudi Arabia for 2027
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11 November 2026 · 08:06–09:00 UTC
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The Federal Government of Somalia has today signed an important agreement with the country…
The Federal Government of Somalia has today signed an important agreement with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding Somalia's…
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Somalia Signs Hajj Quota Agreement with Saudi Arabia for 2027
The Minister of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali, signed in the city…
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