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Tripoli, February 7, 2026 — The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah Affairs announced the conclusion of the electronic lottery procedures for the Hajj season 1447 AH – 2026 AD, which commenced this Saturday morning across various coordination offices and centers approved by the Authority in different regions of Libya.

It was stated that the Authority will begin sending direct text messages to the lottery winners and that all Hajj coordination offices will announce the lists of the electronic lottery results at a later time.

The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah Affairs had announced on January 24 that the Government of National Unity would cover the costs of this year’s Hajj season, in its commitment to enabling citizens to perform the religious duty and to alleviate the financial burdens on pilgrims.

According to the Authority, the number of registrants for this year’s Hajj season lottery reached 1,513,818 citizens, including 864,011 men and 649,807 women.

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Tripoli

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BCE and has since been ruled by a succession of powers, including the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture like the ancient Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and old medina. Today, it serves as Libya’s major political, economic, and cultural center.

Hajj

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable. Its rites trace back to the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and his family, and it commemorates their acts of devotion to God. The pilgrimage occurs during a specific Islamic month and involves a series of rituals, including circumambulating the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure at the center of the Grand Mosque, which Muslims believe was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael.