UAE Announces Registration Dates for 2026 Hajj Season
General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments to Open Registration for First-Time Pilgrims in September 2025
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat in the United Arab Emirates has officially announced that registration for the upcoming Hajj season of 1447 AH (2026 CE) will commence in September 2025. This opportunity is exclusively for Emirati citizens who have not performed the pilgrimage before.
Registration will be facilitated through the authority's official channels, with specific guidelines and requirements to be disclosed in advance of the registration period.
The authority urges interested individuals to prepare adequately by ensuring they meet all necessary requirements outlined in the electronic program that will be utilized to select pilgrims based on the stipulated criteria.
The organization emphasized its commitment to employing advanced systems and utilizing the latest technologies to enhance the pilgrimage selection process.
These efforts are aligned with the UAE government's strategy and aim to fulfill the aspirations of its leadership while ensuring complete satisfaction among the community.