Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs has announced an extension of the application period for preliminary registration and renewal of registration for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage. The original deadline has been extended to the end of business hours on June 26th. This extension provides additional time for citizens intending to participate in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The Directorate did not specify the reasons for the extension, but it allows more individuals to complete the necessary procedures. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the new deadline. Further details regarding the registration process can be found through the Directorate of Religious Affairs. This impacts prospective pilgrims planning for the 2027 Hajj season.