Syrian Ministry of Awqaf Begins 2027 Hajj Lottery in Deir ez-Zor

The Syrian Ministry of Awqaf has officially launched the Hajj lottery procedures for the 1448 AH (2027 AD) season. The event took place on Saturday at the Euphrates University amphitheater in Deir ez-Zor province, marking a key milestone in the administrative preparations overseen by the ministry to manage the affairs of Syrian pilgrims.

According to official data released by the ministry, a total of 71,257 individuals have registered to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the upcoming season. To ensure a structured and transparent selection process, the ministry has categorized applicants into specific age groups.

The first selection cohort includes individuals born between 1959 and 1970. Within this group, specific priority has been given to those born in 1961, 1965, and 1970 during the first month. The second cohort covers applicants born in 1972, specifically from the first through the fourth month, as well as those born in 1980. The third cohort comprises individuals born in 1987 and 1989, along with those born in the first month of 1990.

In related developments, the Hajj and Umrah administration at the Ministry of Awqaf announced a decision last May regarding applicants from the 1958 birth cohort. This decision specifically pertains to individuals who had been issued payment notices for the 1447 AH (2026 AD) season but were unable to complete the required payments at that time. Additionally, the ministry noted that the total quota allocated for Syrian pilgrims for the 2026 season was 24,500 people.

This lottery process is a core component of the administrative and logistical framework implemented by the Syrian Ministry of Awqaf. The ministry continues to manage requests from citizens wishing to undertake the Hajj, ensuring full compliance with the standards and criteria established by the relevant authorities for organizing annual pilgrimages to the holy sites.

Source: Syria Focus Arabic