"Islamic Affairs": Nomination period for pilgrims for the 1448 AH Hajj season begins tomorrow
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced the opening of the nomination period for the 1448 AH Hajj season, starting tomorrow, Sunday, in accordance with the procedures and regulations approved by the Ministry.
In a press statement, the Ministry said that nominees will receive nomination notifications via the “Sahel” app, and each nominee must register with one of the Hajj companies within three days of receiving the notification.
The Ministry clarified that completing registration requires payment of the deposit set by the Supreme Hajj and Umrah Committee for each pilgrim in the group, emphasizing that “registration with a Hajj campaign is not possible without paying the deposit.” Nomination will be canceled if registration with a Hajj company is not completed within the specified deadline.
It added that a nominee receiving a nomination notification for the first time may postpone their nomination once via the “Sahel” app. However, those who were nominated in the 1447 AH Hajj season and postponed their nomination are not entitled to postpone again. The Ministry noted that “postponement applies to the entire application, and individual members cannot be postponed separately.”
To facilitate communication between nominees and Hajj companies, the Ministry pointed to the option of visiting the 8th Hajj and Umrah Exhibition, “Labbaik,” or the companies’ headquarters. The exhibition opens tomorrow and will run for seven days, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Kuwait International Fair, Outdoor Hall “B.”
The Ministry specified the requirements for registration with Hajj campaigns, which include a personal photo and a copy of the passport via the “Sahel” app, a copy of the civil ID via the “Hawiti” app, and the required amount as a down payment to secure the booking. It also required that the passport be valid for at least six months from the date of the pilgrims’ departure and remain valid until February 2027.
Regarding regulatory deadlines, the Ministry stressed the necessity of paying the first installment immediately upon receiving the nomination notification, and completing payment for the contracted Hajj package by November 1, 2026, which is also the final deadline for transferring between Hajj companies. It clarified that transferring between campaigns is permitted only once.
Concerning cancellation and refund policies, the Ministry stated that those who cancel their registration on or before December 30, 2026, will receive a full refund of the amounts paid for the package without any deduction. If cancellation occurs after this date, a full refund without deduction will be issued provided that the vacant seat resulting from the cancellation is filled by a nominee from the waiting list and the replacement’s registration procedures are completed.
The Ministry confirmed that failure to pay the full deposit for the Hajj package will result in the cancellation of the entire application. It noted that information on Hajj campaigns and prices can be accessed through the “Hajj Campaign Data Inquiry” service via the “Sahel” app.
