UNB, Dhaka

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for hajj registration until October 16, according to a press release signed by Md Abubakar Siddique, public relations officer at the ministry, yesterday.

The notice was addressed to prospective pilgrims for hajj 2026, hajj agencies, banks, and other relevant parties.

It requested all eligible individuals to complete their registration within the extended period to ensure participation in the pilgrimage.

Earlier, following the roadmap announced by the Saudi government, the original deadline for hajj registration was set for October 12.

The extension applies to both government and private registration channels, giving prospective pilgrims additional time to secure their arrangements.