[KavkazUzel] Those wishing to perform the Hajj in 2026 must submit documents by the end of January, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Chechnya reported.
As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," Chechnya's quota for the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia was 3,000, but this year, 3,500 pilgrims from Chechnya went on the Hajj. The latest group, which also included relatives and associates of Ramzan Kadyrov, departed for Saudi Arabia from Grozny airport on May 31. Pilgrims from Chechnya often try to save up for the Hajj trip themselves, but $5,600 is a significant sum, and relatives always try to contribute financially.Â
Hajj, the pilgrimage to the Muslim holy sites in Mecca, is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who has reached adulthood and is able to do so is required to perform the Hajj at least once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage to Mecca typically occurs at the beginning of the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar and culminates with the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha. There is also a so-called "lesser Hajj"—Umrah.
Anyone wishing to perform the Hajj in 2026 must submit documents by the end of January 2026, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Chechnya reported.
"At the end of January 2026, Saudi Arabia will close its online platform for registering pilgrims, after which it will no longer be possible to obtain a visa or permit to perform the Hajj," the Muslim Spiritual Directorate (SDU) announced on its Telegram channel.
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