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Egypt announces tourist Hajj lottery results as applications jump 27%
September 30, 2026 at 01:03 PM
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Egypt's tourism ministry has announced the public electronic lottery results for the Hajj season 1448 AH / 2027 AD, drawing 145,530 applicants.
- Applications reached 145,530, up about 27% from 114,604 in the previous season.
- The economic-air level drew 100,020 applicants, the largest share at 68.73%.
- The ministry allocated 30,800 visas, with 68% going to the economic-air and land levels.
- Winners must complete procedures and pay within 15 days, and company entity registration runs October 1–8, 2026.
- Tourism Minister Sherif Fathi oversaw the public electronic draw, held Wednesday at the ministry's headquarters.
- Winners must adhere to the level and travel means specified in the draw, retaining contracts and payment receipts.


