Haj 2026: Over 12,000 from Maharashtra selected in lucky draw, more than 17,000 in waiting list
Maharashtra has been allocated a quota of 12,467 seats. While 12,443 pilgrims have already been selected in the lucky draw, 17,443 are placed on the waiting list. From Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 833 pilgrims have been selected, with a waiting list of 1,289, according to the federation of haj pilgrims social workers.
Shaikh Faisal, the federation's member, said that the minority affairs ministry assumed the same quota of 1,75,025 seats allotted by Saudi Arabia for Haj 2025 for India.
"As per the order from the Haj Committee of India, selected pilgrims must deposit Rs 1,52,300 per person on or before Aug 20, 2025. In line with Haj 2026 guidelines, pilgrims must also submit their original passport, self-attested copies of the application form, undertaking, medical screening certificate, and payment slip to the Maharashtra State Haj Committee office in Mumbai," he said.
Pilgrims from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have been requested to visit the office of the Khidmat-e-Hujjaj committee in the Juna Bazaar area for assistance and further guidance.
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