RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for the Hajj pilgrimage 1447 AH–2026 for worshippers from Muslim-minority countries.

The registration process is now available through the official Nusuk Hajj Platform, allowing pilgrims to bypass external intermediaries.

The Nusuk Hajj Platform serves as an integrated digital system that handles various aspects of a pilgrim's journey, including registration and booking of different Hajj packages with multiple accommodation options and transportation services.

At this stage, prospective pilgrims can secure their registration for the pilgrimage while future phases for booking specific packages will be announced later.

To register, applicants must visit hajj.nusuk.sa, provide necessary information such as country of residence, contact details, and identification documents.

The system allows users to check application status, add up to seven family members, and even offers a registration option for those interested in becoming guides after approval by the authorized service providers.

The official call center, live chat on the website, and email support are available for assistance through Nusuk's platform.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasized that all registrations must be conducted exclusively through hajj.nusuk.sa to avoid unauthorized links or advertisements requesting payments outside the official platform.

Additionally, any third-party service providers should also be verified through the Nusuk Hajj Platform for official verification.

Last year, over 1.7 million pilgrims participated in the Hajj pilgrimage.